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A small difference in fees can translate into a massive difference in returns. We look at why it pays to keep a close eye on fees.

Want to learn more about ETFs? Our guide includes everything you need to know from how they work to how to invest in one.

You've probably heard of diversification but how does it work and why is it so important? Here's the lowdown.

Paul Clitheroe reveals the password hackers can crack in less than a second plus shares his tips to protect yourself from scams.

You may be able to stretch your concessional contributions beyond the $30,000 annual limit to boost your balance and lower your tax.

Thinking about investing in shares? Here are tips to help you know what to look for including how to spot companies that have proven to compound their earnings year-on-year.

Let's take a look at InvestSMART's portfolio returns for July 2024

High living costs have dominated headlines recently, but for investors, a number of asset classes have provided shelter from the storm with returns that have far eclipsed inflation.

From whether to include crypto or gold ETFs in your portfolio to the best ETFs for kids, our experts respond to 10 key questions.

The cost-of-living crunch is making advice unaffordable but there are some simple low-cost alternatives. We take a look.

Auctions are usually dreaded, sometimes feared, and often avoided. But they don't have to be. Check out these tips on what to do - and what not to do - at auction.

The rise of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) has been spectacular. In the space of a decade, the combined market value of ETFs has soared from $10 billion in 2014 to almost $200 billion today. Nothing surprises me less.

We look at how you can apply the principles of decathletes to your investment portfolio to help you reach your financial goals.

InvestSMART's portfolios returned between 3.9% and 21.6% in the 12 months to June 2024

We reveal six strategies that can help you maximise your age pension income if your assets are just over the test thresholds.

Don't let misconceptions about investing hold you back from building wealth. We set the record straight on six common myths.