Is Anyone Paying Attention?
Steve Sammartino examines why Netflix fell so heavily and what is happening to investment in the video streaming sector.
How your brain crushes your portfolio
The Availability Bias causes us to overweigh examples that easily come to mind when making decisions. This can be a trap for investors, but also an opportunity.
Is the boss really paying your super?
It's reassuring to know that behind the scenes, your employer is tucking away the equivalent of 10% of your wage or salary into a superannuation nest egg. But sadly, it doesn't happen for every employee.
One group of Australians will welcome higher rates
After months of speculation, the Reserve Bank has lifted the official cash rate. And for one group of Aussies, the rate hike can't come soon enough.
By the Numbers Webinar - April Update
We looked at inflation, interest rates, and how understanding timeframes is essential when investing.
Inversion, and why thinking backwards can help you move forwards when investing
German mathematician Carl Jacobi proclaimed, 'Invert, Always Invert'. He believed that difficult problems could be solved by turning the problem inside out.
What the Reserve Bank of Australia has said and done
For the first time since November 2010, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has lifted the cash rate. But, more importantly for you as a homeowner and depositor, it has signed that this is just the beginning.
Diving into the Growth Fund
Portfolio Manager Nathan Bell discusses the March quarter performance for IIGF and it's outlook.
Preparing for life after work
For much of our working life, the idea of retiring can be very appealing. But when retirement rolls around it can suddenly be very confronting. It's not just about realising we're getting older, it's the idea of managing your money for 20, maybe 30 years when you don't have a regular wage rolling in.
Was 2021 as good as it gets?
Last year dished up plenty of COVID-19 curveballs, but for investors 2021 wasn't such a bad year at all.
Energy Transition: Embracing the Inevitable
Steve Sammartino explores the energy market transition and opportunity inherent in embracing an inevitable shift faster.
Taking Stock of Your Opinions: Minimum Super Withdrawals
Scott Francis takes a closer look at some of the comments on his argument in a recent column that halving minimum superannuation pension withdrawals should be permanent.
Get Used to These New Superannuation Rules from July
Lisa Papachristoforos compiles a list of the major changes coming into effect for super from 1 July and highlights some quirks.
The risk of big spending
Australians are starting to spend up big, and that's likely to drive credit card debt higher.
The Growing Appetite for Solar Power
Tristan Rayner gives us a glimpse into the world's rapidly growing solar panel market: demand, players, materials and next-generation implications.