The Newest Tax Effective Superannuation Contribution
As the end of financial year approaches, Scott Francis takes a look at a strategy that will add money to super while reducing your taxable income.
El Salvador's Bitcoin Move is One for the History Books
El Salvador has just made Bitcoin legal tender. What does this mean? James Ling explains.
When is it Time to Stop Investing in Super?
Theo Marinis outlines why we should all invest in super, as soon as we can, as much as we can, for as long as we can.
6 steps to pay off your first home in half the time - and save thousands
These days, the average first home buyer loan is worth $446,000. That's a big chunk of debt to live with. But six steps can shrink the balance down fast, helping you become debt-free sooner, and potentially slashing more than $100,000 off the interest bill.
Tiresome tips: The savings advice we love to hate
We all know saving is good for our financial health. But when it comes to saving money, some pieces of advice are better left unsaid.
Q&A from CEO invests $1m series
Having received numerous emails regarding our recent email series, we thought it would be useful to address the most common issues in a Q&A format.
Nuts and Bolts Part 1: Inflation - exactly what is it?
The first of our three part series on inflation looking at What inflation is and why it matters. When inflation becomes destructive and how central banks in particular try to control it. And finally, how to beat it with investing.
US Inflation and Carbon or Capital Define the Month of June
Robert Gottliebsen predicts that the debate over US inflation and the tussle between capital and carbon will be defining moments for the global economy.
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.