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Let's take a look at InvestSMART's portfolio returns for July 2024

High living costs have dominated headlines recently, but for investors, a number of asset classes have provided shelter from the storm with returns that have far eclipsed inflation.

From whether to include crypto or gold ETFs in your portfolio to the best ETFs for kids, our experts respond to 10 key questions.

The cost-of-living crunch is making advice unaffordable but there are some simple low-cost alternatives. We take a look.

Auctions are usually dreaded, sometimes feared, and often avoided. But they don't have to be. Check out these tips on what to do - and what not to do - at auction.

The rise of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) has been spectacular. In the space of a decade, the combined market value of ETFs has soared from $10 billion in 2014 to almost $200 billion today. Nothing surprises me less.

We look at how you can apply the principles of decathletes to your investment portfolio to help you reach your financial goals.

InvestSMART's portfolios returned between 3.9% and 21.6% in the 12 months to June 2024

We reveal six strategies that can help you maximise your age pension income if your assets are just over the test thresholds.

Don't let misconceptions about investing hold you back from building wealth. We set the record straight on six common myths.

Find out which locations in each capital city came up trumps and which ones fell short. Is yours on the list?

From the deductions you can claim to what the ATO is watching, here are 16 things you should keep in mind when you lodge your tax return this year.

As every parent knows (or soon finds out), putting children through 13 years of school involves a relentless pattern of dipping into your pocket. Is a dedicated 'education' investment the best way to pay for it all?

If you want to minimise tax on your investments it's vital to think about the tax structure. Here are five options to consider.

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.