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2020 has been quite the educational year. We have learnt new terms (social distancing), new ways of living (virtually) and that short-term investing can be 'exciting' (tech stocks, buy now pay later etc).

Buying now is easy. Paying for purchases later can be a lot harder, and a new report shows 'buy now, pay later' services (BNPL) are leading some Australians into financial trouble.

InvestSMART Capped Fee Portfolio review: 'The Monthly Musing' August, devil in the (earnings) detail

The latest ASX Australian Investor Study shows how investors have responded to the Coronavirus pandemic, and the news is surprisingly good.

The recent end to the 30-year party of high dividends reveals how exposed many Australians are to this passive income-stream.

New research from index fund manager - Vanguard, shows that COVID-19 has seen self-managed superannuation funds (SMSFs) switch out of shares and into low risk investments.

Evan and Tom explore different investment strategies and take your questions.

Given the carnage experienced by the economy in the last six months, it's hardly surprising that many investors are behaving like deer in the headlights, not knowing which way to jump.

If your need for stable, regular income means you can no longer cope with a real return of sub-1 percent, you seriously need to consider your next best alternatives to fixed income/cash.

A key issue for investors is whether to tick the box for a dividend reinvestment plan or take the money as cash.

Evan and Tom look at the most commonly asked about assets when it comes to investing.

Not everyone can directly ask one of Australia's most trusted finance brains in Paul Clitheroe for advice. I consider it one of the perks of the job.

Core-Satellite investing allows you to blend strategies, it allows for you to make your own investment decisions whilst lowering or increasing your exposure to risk and/or volatility.

Australia's open banking regime has kicked off, and it could pave the way to scoring a better deal.

InvestSMART Capped Fee Portfolio review: 'The Monthly Musing' Riding the second wave

In the midst of a pandemic, when many Australians are scratching for cash, it's ironic that there is over $1 billion in lost and forgotten money waiting to be claimed.