A Personal Anecdote Part 3: Where my wife and I invest $1m and why?
In the final part of our investment journey, I will explain which investment portfolios we selected and why
How to Invest in Crypto
James Ling looks at what to think about before investing in crypto markets, how to decide which crypto to buy and, most importantly maybe, where and how to buy it.
What's Broken with Australia's Superannuation System?
From her desk as an SMSF practitioner, Lisa Papachristoforos weighs in on what she thinks is broken in the super system.
Why our CEO is investing $1m at the top of the market
InvestSMART's CEO Ron Hodge sits down with Evan Lucas to discuss his personal financial decisions and why he is investing in the markets now.
A Personal Anecdote Part 2: How did I invest, keeping it simple?
Part one we shared how my wife and I recently sold our investment property and the reasons for it. In Part two I'd like to reveal where we put the proceeds and why.
A Personal Anecdote Part 1: Why our CEO invested $1m at market highs
After more than 20 years in financial markets, I am supposed to know better than trying to time markets. I should also know that putting all my eggs in one basket is a bad idea, as is being unwilling to change investments just because I hate the hassle and paperwork.
Rules for Robots: Considering the Legal Ramifications of AI
Steve Sammartino considers the legal and regulatory aspects of AI and the impact on corporations and investors as more and more decisions are thrust into the hands of autonomous decision-making intelligence systems.
Rule Book: 5 Investing Principles
5 investment principles that you should apply to your investment arsenal.
Monthly Musing: "Sell in May" and You Would Have Lost Your Way
There is a famous US market phrase that Wall Street loves to quote at this time of year: "Sell in May and go away".
Six out of ten don't have a savings plan
Recent surveys show that six out of ten millennials don't have a regular savings plan. A worrisome one in ten are living pay cheque to pay cheque.
Change coming for debt vultures
Debt management firms are now required to hold a credit licence. Thank goodness.
Is Bitcoin Green Enough?
James Ling considers Bitcoin's energy spend in terms of value and sustainability.
Home to Pension: Seeking Out Limited Advice
Lisa Papachristoforos looks at how limited advice can help in a range of situations, from buying a new home to applying to Centrelink for the age pension.
Why I Bought and Believe in Bitcoin
Is Bitcoin just another passing investor craze, like the Dutch tulip mania of the 1630s and the dotcom crash of 2000? Or is it a legitimate emerging asset class - or even a new, evolving monetary standard? James Ling explains why he believes in Bitcoin.
Time for a portfolio health check
The end of the financial year can be a good time to review your portfolio. Asset markets don't stand still for long, and you could find your investment mix no longer reflects your appetite for risk.
Tax time - 5 hidden ways to boost your tax refund
We all love getting something back from the tax man, and with just weeks to go until 30 June, here are five strategies that can supersize your refund.