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Scott Francis examines the arguments for investing in global stocks in foreign currencies - or not.

The number one hurdle for people when it comes to switching out of a poor performing investment is worry about capital gains tax implications. Before you dismiss the notion of switching funds it's worth contacting your fund manager or registry and getting a Capital Gains Tax report to understand your position.

Alan Kohler explains why compounding investment fees are the greatest trick the funds management industry ever pulled

Steve Sammartino examines the implications of increasing amounts of content being AI-generated and what the creation of an AI-generated echo chamber means for investing.

Are you one of the growing number of Australians investing or dabbling in cryptocurrency? The Australian Tax Office wants to know. James Ling sets out some ground rules.

Does your Portfolio Manager data need a tidy up? Here are the top four actions for cleaning up your Managed Funds in the InvestSMART Portfolio Manager.

Robert Gottliebsen goes beyond the headlines of the day: the fate of office towers; the cost of the energy transition; and the latest tech movements on Wall Street.

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At the end of each financial year, many investors look for ways to reduce their tax. Surprisingly, one of the best tax strategies is to do nothing and invest for the long-term.

Scott Francis compares the latest returns from international shares versus Australian stocks and looks at why going global may be the best way to get exposure to innovation, growth and diversification of industries.

Theo Marinis provides some advice on how to stay in the saddle when a recession looms.

Steve Sammartino takes a look at Meta's Threads launch and why investors should care about the implications of scale and network effects.

5.6 million Aussies to pocket an insurance refund, $400 million in unclaimed COVID flight credits, and ATO says to take it slow at tax time.

Despite a succession of rate hikes over the past year, one in two mortgage borrowers say they are coping okay right now. Here's what they are doing to ease the repayment pain.

Give yourself a head start in life by avoiding these common financial mistakes and developing good habits.