Why every SMSF trustee should have an enduring power of attorney
Olivia Long explains why SMSF trustees need to be prepared for the unexpected by having an enduring power of attorney in place.
Will the federal budget include any changes to super?
Lisa Papachristoforos runs through three changes to the superannuation system she'd like to see in October's federal budget.
Land, labour, capital & data
Steve Sammartino explains why 'data is the new oil' and the importance of ensuring the trillions of dollars data creates is distributed more equally rather than to a small percentage of society.
Plan for the worst
Theo Marinis explains the importance of financially planning for your demise and why the best course of action is to 'plan for the worst, and hope for the best'.
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.
Not all super is equal
Lisa Papachristoforos compares constitutionally protected funds (CPFs) with SMSFs, explaining the unique advantage CPFs have and why it's time those anomalies are addressed.
InvestSMART Portfolios Monthly Update - August 2020
InvestSMART Capped Fee Portfolio review: 'The Monthly Musing' August, devil in the (earnings) detail
Has the Tesla bubble begun to pop?
With Tesla's share price plummeting this week, Robert Gottliebsen draws parallels between the recent US technology boom and the Poseidon boom in the 1960s-70s, and why a recent Morgan Stanley report highlights why Tesla might be overvalued.
Director Deeds: Director buying heats up again
With earnings seasons wrapped up, ASX 200 directors made their move over the last fortnight. Alex Gluyas looks at some major sell downs that occurred amid a flurry of buying among some of the biggest companies on the ASX.
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.
Using ETFs to access the global tech boom
Tech stocks have been investors' best friend throughout COVID. Alex Gluyas explains how ASX-listed ETFs are helping investors tap into the growing tech markets both in Australia and around the world.
BWX rides the shift to natural beauty products
With demand growing for its natural beauty products, Alex Gluyas speaks with the CEO of BWX, Dave Fenlon, to discuss the company's goal of moving all manufacturing of its brands to Australia, its new manufacturing and distribution centre in Melbourne and how its Sukin brand is driving sales growth.
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.
High risk for higher education
With Google recently announcing its Career Certificates program, Steve Sammartino explores the disruption occurring in Australia's higher education sector, as large firms move away from candidates being required to have a university degree and students being offered cheaper and faster ways to acquire the skills needed for the workforce.
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.
From the Bunker: Finding a strategy that suits you
Evan and Tom explore different investment strategies and take your questions.