Paul's Insights: Over 200,000 Australians launch new business during pandemic
Plenty of Australians have seen their working week - and income - cut short as a result of the Coronavirus pandemic. But in true Aussie have-a-go style, around 200,000 of these people have turned the situation around, using it as an opportunity to start their own business.
3mths ago
InvestSMART Portfolios Quarterly Update - September 2020
InvestSMART Capped Fee Portfolio quarterly updates for September.
3mths ago
Why greater exposure to international shares makes perfect sense
Compared with the ASX, which is heavily weighted to the fortunes of a handful of financial and mining companies, international equities offer a much broader and exciting range of investment opportunities.
3mths ago
Paul's Insights: Super savings benefit from Budget reforms
Australia's super savings are now worth more than $3 trillion. That's good news, but there are weak spots in the system including over $20 billion in lost and forgotten accounts, and close to four in ten people still have more than one super account.
3mths ago
Paul's Insights: Pandemic makes us more proactive about money
One of the few upsides of COVID-19 is that Australians are taking a closer look at how they manage their money.
3mths ago
Paul's Insights: How investors are overcoming analysis paralysis
As consumers we love choice. As investors, having too much choice can make us feel uncomfortable. But there is a way to overcome analysis paralysis and still build a diverse portfolio.
3mths ago
How to navigate COVID-led changes to the investing landscape
If the post-COVID environment truly is an inflection point for the local and global economies, then one of the challenges for investors is looking beyond the 'bubble' that the once-in-a-lifetime pandemic has created. And, while this theme may throw up a cauldron of investing opportunities, it also throws up risks, making the need for diversification within the post-COVID environment an essential part of further investing.
3mths ago
Frequently asked questions: Intelligent Investor Growth Fund (ASX:IIGF)
The Intelligent Investor Growth Fund Initial Offer is closing this Friday. Here are some frequently asked questions.
4mths ago
Paul's Insights: Women invest to close the gender gap
A growing number of Australia women are investing in shares, and it could close the gender wealth gap.
4mths ago
COVID hasn't changed everything - the contrarian way
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).
4mths ago
Paul's Insights: The new trend that can break good money habits
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.
4mths ago
InvestSMART Portfolios Monthly Update - August 2020
InvestSMART Capped Fee Portfolio review: 'The Monthly Musing' August, devil in the (earnings) detail
4mths ago
Paul's Insights: COVID crisis encourages investors to diversify
The latest ASX Australian Investor Study shows how investors have responded to the Coronavirus pandemic, and the news is surprisingly good.
4mths ago
Worried about the blowtorch to dividends? Consider diversified alternatives
The recent end to the 30-year party of high dividends reveals how exposed many Australians are to this passive income-stream.
4mths ago
Paul's Insights: DIY super funds switch to low risk investments
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.
4mths ago
From the Bunker: Finding a strategy that suits you
Evan and Tom explore different investment strategies and take your questions.
4mths ago