Iran, happiness and men behaving badly
On The Money Café this week, Alan Kohler and Stephen Mayne discuss the bewildering mess that is the Iran war, Universal Basic Income, what makes a country happy, Rupert Murdoch the war monger and Anthony Catalano.
Paul Clitheroe's guide to the Middle East crisis and market volatility
What does the war in Iran mean for your portfolio? Paul outlines three factors that can help investors weather the storm.
InvestSMART Performance Update: February 2026
A look at InvestSMART's portfolio returns for the 12 months to February 2026.
New to InvestSMART Custom: February 2026 ETF additions
Find out which seven ETFs were added to InvestSMART Custom, including semiconductors, resources, bonds and gold.
Banks, AI and the Iran War
On The Money Café this week, Alan Kohler and James Thomson discuss the outlook for Australia's banks, AI's growing influence on the sector, how markets are interpreting the Iran war, interest rates, and much more.
Spotlight: InvestSMART Custom
InvestSMART's lets you customise your portfolio by adding up to five ETFs. Here's how it works.
Iran war impact hits home
On the Money Café this week, Alan Kohler and Stephen Mayne unpack the impact of the Iran war on oil prices, inflation, and global markets, and answer listener questions on housing, AI, EVs, and much more.
What to do when share markets go down
The biggest risk to your portfolio might be you. Learn what to do when share markets fall and how to avoid panic selling.
Medicare Levy Surcharge vs basic hospital cover
Basic hospital cover may help you avoid the surcharge, but there are trade-offs. Effie Zahos outlines what to weigh up.
Should you pay off your mortgage early or invest?
Paying off your mortgage early feels safe, but ignoring investing could cost you long-term wealth. Here's why doing both may be smarter.
Diary of a self-funded retiree: Entry 9
In his ninth diary entry, InvestSMART's Head of Funds Management, Alastair Davidson, shares an update on his portfolio and his move to boost income with a UK pension.
Housing in 2026: A tale of two markets
On the Money Café this week, Alan Kohler and Stephen Mayne discuss the war in the Middle East, go through the latest movements in house prices, wrap up reporting season, and answer questions on AI, gold, productivity, and much more!
Spotlight: InvestSMART Growth Portfolio
Find out who the InvestSMART Growth Portfolio suits, the fees it charges, how it has performed and how it stacks up against its peers.
The latest AI action, Trump and housing
On the Money Café this week, Alan Kohler and Stephen Mayne discuss the Murdoch family, Aristocrat, Trump's tariffs, the latest AI action, CGT and housing, and much more!
InvestSMART Performance Update: January 2026
A look at InvestSMART's portfolio returns for the 12 months to January 2026.
Super fund scams: How to protect your retirement savings
ASIC says super funds need to step up scam protections. Here's what to know and how to protect yourself.