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Australians trusted the housing market with their money over anything else. Source: Getty.

Investment

Property market voted most secure, profitable investment amid pandemic

The property market beat out shares, gold, cash and fixed interest investments for the most stable returns.

Written byRachael Rosel

Investment

Serial ‘fat cat’ offenders: The super funds repeatedly letting down savers

Serial ‘fat cat’ offenders: The super funds repeatedly letting down savers

Some household-name financial institutions provide a toxic mix of high fees and poor performance to their super fund members - year after year.

He may look like the cat that got the cream - and plenty of it - but there's nothing quite so pleasant about being in a fat cat super fund. Source: Getty

Investment

‘Looking to invest? Ten key tips to become a successful long-term investor’

‘Looking to invest? Ten key tips to become a successful long-term investor’

"After nearly three decades in the investment industry, I believe there are 10 things you should do to be a successful long-term investor."

Money ExpertRodney Horin

Conservative investing is all about being in it for the long run. Source: Getty.

Investment

Economic downfall sees almost a quarter of older Australians delay retirement

Economic downfall sees almost a quarter of older Australians delay retirement

The report released by ASX studied investment behaviour in light of the economic impacts of Covid-19.

Written byRachael Rosel

It's easy for investments to feel like a house of cards in a volatile market. Source: Getty.

Investment

Official super numbers show why Aussie system is ‘envy of the world’

Official super numbers show why Aussie system is ‘envy of the world’

The super sector made a 6 per cent return in the June quarter, figures out today show.

Written byRachael Rosel

Super returns continue to grow despite the tough financial climate. Source: Getty.

Investment

The layman’s guide to getting started on investing in gold

The layman’s guide to getting started on investing in gold

From how to buy it to what's a fair price to pay, our beginner's guide to investing in gold has it covered.

Money ExpertToni Allen

Investing in gold might be the right decision in the current volatile market. Source: Getty.

Investment

‘Should I put any extra money into super or my investment house?’

‘Should I put any extra money into super or my investment house?’

If you're lucky enough to have extra cash after covering your expenses, putting it to work for you gives you extra bang for your buck.

Money ExpertJim Kilkenny

Which door would you head through when it comes to investing extra cash? Source: Getty.

Investment

Financial watchdog tells banks to resume dividend payments, but there’s a catch

Financial watchdog tells banks to resume dividend payments, but there’s a catch

The return of dividends comes after Apra instructed banks to either defer or reduce them back in April.

Written byRachael Rosel

Investor's are finally getting their glass filled by banks again, but it won't be the amount they're used to getting. Source: Getty.

Investment

Expert how-to: Cut tax and max depreciation on your investment property

Expert how-to: Cut tax and max depreciation on your investment property

Veteran quantity surveyor Bradley Beer has pro tips for property investors looking to maximise their cash flow.

Money ExpertBradley Beer

Here's how to avoid losing precious pennies from your investment property at tax time. Source: Getty.

Investment

‘Help! The market’s eating away at my retirement funds and frankly, I’m scared’

‘Help! The market’s eating away at my retirement funds and frankly, I’m scared’

"It's “time in” markets rather than “timing” markets that pays off in the long run."

Money ExpertJim Kilkenny

Don't let the financial market clear your plate by constantly moving your money around. Source: Getty.

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