Insights

What is an ETF? How is it taxed? Is it treated the same way as an investment in shares? H&R Block's Mark Chapman reveals what you need to know about ETFs and tax.

The first step onto the property ladder is the most difficult. We explore strategies for first-home buyers to supercharge their house deposit.

A look at InvestSMART's portfolio returns for the 12 months to 31 May 2024

Moving from a salary to living off your retirement savings can be tricky. Here are three options to consider.

The idea of earning passive income appeals to all of us - especially during a cost-of-living crisis - and our investments can hold the key to pocketing extra cash.

One of the key challenges to building a well-diversified portfolio is that of overlap. We look at what it is, when it can become a problem and how to overcome it.

A $300 electricity rebate, lower marginal tax rates and more expensive passports - here's how the changes from 1 July may impact you.

Thinking about using your self-managed super fund to buy residential property? Here's what you need to know.

Paul Clitheroe reveals the money conversations he had with his kids and the family tradition that lives on.

We take a look at how much Aussies on the age pension stand to benefit from the government's decision to keep deeming rates unchanged.

Another year, another Federal Budget. We take a look at who the winners and losers are this year.

We take a step back in time to look at InvestSMART's portfolios, property prices, rents, wages and interest rates.

Recency bias is a memory phenomenon that can cost investors their money. We look at what it is, and why it may lead to poor decision-making.

A look at InvestSMART's portfolio returns for the 12 months to 30 April 2024

Many super funds pay members a bonus when they move into the pension phase. We take a look at how retirement bonuses work and identify some of the funds offering them.

Research shows relatively few active managers are able to outperform passive managers. Find out what gives index funds the edge.