Paul's Insights

Shares have had a rough year so far but investors with a long term outlook will know this can mean buying opportunities.

As mortgage terms grow longer, homebuyers need to be aware of the added cost.

Learning about money is a lifelong journey. And for our children, those lessons can't come too early.

The old saying 'investigate before you invest' is not a bad maxim to follow. Research shows people often hold unrealistic expectations of their investments.

For some of us, investing is a means to a clear end. For others, the end game can be a little fuzzy. But the basics of how to invest are still much the same.

It's a new financial year, and that means exciting changes for our superannuation.

The average home deposit has reached new highs, and not surprisingly, many first home buyers are struggling to come up with the cash.

Not surprisingly, one question I'm often asked is "When should I add money to my investments?".

It's reassuring to know that behind the scenes, your employer is tucking away the equivalent of 10% of your wage or salary into a superannuation nest egg. But sadly, it doesn't happen for every employee.

After months of speculation, the Reserve Bank has lifted the official cash rate. And for one group of Aussies, the rate hike can't come soon enough.

Last year dished up plenty of COVID-19 curveballs, but for investors 2021 wasn't such a bad year at all.

Australians are starting to spend up big, and that's likely to drive credit card debt higher.

Is it possible to beat returns on investment markets? Yes - but there are good reasons why aiming to match the market can consistently put you in front.

We live in a complicated financial world, but Australians aged 15-21 are eager to get a handle on how to get more from their money.

In times of uncertainty or turmoil, we often see the price of gold rise. But how does the precious metal stack up as an investment?

Peer pressure, keeping up with the Joneses - call it what you will, it's costing Australians dearly.