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In this series we drill into the biggest issues that investors face when it comes to psychology.

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With the compulsion for holding banks now waning, it's time to look for alternative sources of total returns through both income and growth.

Steve Sammartino explores the disruption occurring in Australia's banking sector with the rise of buy now pay later (BNPL), and why the lack of regulation in the BNPL sector should have the big banks worried.

With Sydney rock oyster producer and supplier East 33 currently undertaking an IPO, Alex Gluyas speaks with the company's Executive Chairman, James Garton to discuss the float which will coincide with a second phase of acquisitions, how this will lead to East 33 becoming vertically integrated, and the opportunity offered by the south-east Asian market.

Lisa Papachristoforos runs through some common SMSF misconceptions with the SMSF Association's Director of Policy & Education, Peter Burgess, and explains what prospective SMSF members can do to be well informed about the industry.

The Reserve Bank's decision to cut the official cash rate to a historic low of 0.1% was something of a blow for anyone trying to grow cash savings. But there are still valid reasons to hang onto a savings account.

Credit Clear's share price is up nearly 150 per cent since its ASX debut last week. Alex Gluyas catches up with the company's Chairman, Gerd Schenkel, to discuss the opportunity COVID has provided as debt ledgers increase, the backlog of debt in the business community, and how fintechs are disrupting traditional payment methods.

Cashback deals to refinance a home loan are becoming commonplace. But do they offer good value?

Following its recent listing on the ASX, Alex Gluyas speaks with the CEO of MyDeal, Sean Senvirtne, about the timing of its IPO after being delayed earlier in the year, the belief that MyDeal can replicate the success of other e-commerce stocks, and the expansion of its private label products which offer superior margins.

If ignorance or uncertainty makes you fearful of investing, you're missing out on opportunities to increase your wealth and improve your lifestyle

Steve Sammartino explores the internet browser and how direct micropayments using cryptocurrency could assist with allocating revenue efficiently and fairly while leading to new investment opportunities.

Lisa Papachristoforos explains how choosing the right structure for an investment can amplify the total returns it provides.

The way we pay for things is changing - and in a major turnaround, Australians have wiped $6.3 billion off the nation's credit card debt during COVID.

Another massive top up by Fortescue chairman Andrew Forrest headlines this edition of Director Deeds as Alex Gluyas does the rounds of the past month of insider action.

While the government's banking on you spending it, the smarter move would be to commit your cash windfall - courtesy of recently announced tax cuts - to a new or existing savings plan.