Insights

James Ling explores what Square's acquisition of Afterpay means for those shareholders who want to stay the course - and how Bitcoin fits into Square's strategy.

The pandemic has dished up some unexpected side effects. With overseas travel off the cards, Australians are spending serious money on collectibles like classic cars and fine wines. But not all collectibles will make the cut as a good investment.

One of my favourite sayings is: "I have no plans to be the wealthiest person in the cemetery." But it turns out plenty of Australians could unwittingly find themselves in that position.

When it comes to money matters, honesty really is the best policy.

Square Inc.'s $A39 billion all-scrip offer to acquire Afterpay is the ultimate buy now, pay later play. Steve Sammartino looks at the competitive and regulatory pressures that are mounting for BNPL stocks.

Robert Gottliebsen looks at whether the growing pressure on companies to go green means sacrificing higher returns through the prism of the recent bid for Sydney Airport.

James Ling gets down to blockchain basics and explains why everyone's so excited. Alan makes a cameo to help explain things.

In this second instalment of the 'Getting to Know Super' series, self-proclaimed Super Nerd Theo Marinis looks at the opportunities afforded by an ever-changing slate of rules around superannuation.

Financial year 2021 was like nothing we have really seen in living memory. It was not like financial year 2008 when the global financial crisis was at its peak, nor was it like the FY88 that followed the 1987 flash crash. We dive into what took place in FY21 and how our portfolios performed.

The total market cap of the 10 main cryptocurrencies is now $1.5 trillion. Like traditional equity indices, the rankings offer an insight into where investor interest lies and where the money is headed. James Ling reviews them.

Like to have an extra $15,000 to your name this time next year? 5 steps could be all it takes to get you there.

In these uncertain times, it's no surprise Australians aren't in the mood for splurging this tax season. But there are ways to get more mileage from this year's tax refund than depositing the money in a savings account.

Investment watchdog ASIC has made a shout-out to the investment industry . It's gathering ideas on how exchange traded products like listed investment companies, and even unlisted managed funds, can give investors exposure to cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin while still providing a well-managed investment.

Traditional forms of tax revenue are declining amid the shift to a cleaner, leaner, healthier environment. Steve Sammartino proposes a new way to plug the budget hole: taxing the data that tech firms generate, store and use.

Scott Francis analyses the changes to superannuation that kick in this month and takes the new YourSuper tool for a test-run to compare fees and returns.

The crucial question: if inflation eats into your purchasing power, how do you not only stay ahead of inflation's impact on your purchasing power but actually meaningfully beat it for your long-term wealth.