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1 November sees the launch of a key initiative for superannuation - the introduction of 'super stapling'.1 November sees the launch of a key initiative for superannuation - the introduction of 'super stapling'.

Scott Francis looks ahead to the next inevitable share market downturn and asks whether cash or gold is a better strategy.

Lisa Papachristoforos shares her expertise and guidance on some problems lobbed her way in recent months.

Over the past few years InvestSMART Group, our parent company listed on the Australian Stock Exchange (ASX: INV), has been on a journey to create a single platform to help make investing easy.

As Bitcoin-related ETFs list in the US, James Ling reviews new options for investors wanting a local product that taps into the growth of fintech, blockchain and crypto currencies.

Steve Sammartino looks at what Australia could contribute to the evolving world of investment in Web 3.0.

Robert Gottliebsen guides us through the main themes shaping our world and our portfolios, starting with inflation.

Building personal wealth doesn't have to hinge on your partner's financial skills or resources.

For many years I've been encouraging Australians to build wealth using proven strategies like spending less than you earn and investing the difference in quality, mainstream assets. Not only do these strategies work, I reckon anyone can use them.

Banking regulator APRA has told home loan lenders they need to impose tougher stress tests on borrowers, and it could reshape your buying plans.

Theo Marinis delves into the investment quandaries around ESG criteria and why it's important to sort the wheat from the chaff.

James Ling explores Bitcoin's price prospects through the prism of its "halvening" cycles. Explanation follows.

Steve Sammartino examines the evolution of the internet in a changing world.

Scott Francis does a stress test on personal finances to calculate the cost of paying off a mortgage in a low inflation, record-high house price environment.

A few months ago, our CEO shared a series of emails with members about where he and his wife had invested $1m and why. It has now been over three months since so he thought it would be a good idea to show you how they are going.

A veritable army of service providers is emerging to sate investor demand for data and analysis of blockchain-based digital assets. James Ling explores this new science.