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We stay the course knowing full well events will happen. The best way to deal with market downturns is not to predict them. Heaven knows a few months ago we would have never predicted a virus from China would cause a correction.

Making money doesn't involve luck or knee jerk reactions. It's about planning and perspective. But sometimes the hardest part for investors is doing nothing at all.

In the midst of a turbulent week for the ASX, Alex Gluyas focuses on insider transactions made by Directors of ASX200 companies as they deal with the double blow of coronavirus fears and earnings season.

Patrick Duke runs through the five key learnings from the ATO's guidelines on SMSF investment strategies which were released last week.

Andrew Yee shares his thoughts on downsizer contribution to super initiative when it comes to selling the family home.

Each year a new buzzword enters our conversations. This year's hot contender is 'neobank'.

In the context of a market where investors are moving away from financial advisors and wanting to pay less fees, Alex Gluyas looks at the growing trend of turning to robo advisers as a tool for financial advice and investing.

With earnings season in full swing, Alex Gluyas looks into how Directors of ASX-listed companies are responding to results, with both some big buys and big sells featuring.

Lisa Papachristoforos looks at the difference between cash based and tax effect accounting and what it means for investors.

Do you or a friend or family member need help getting started saving and investing? We've created a free e-book to help you get started on the right path. If you're already well and truly on that path this report could help you check how you are doing or to pass on to friends and family to get them started on a similar path.

Steve Sammartino explores the growing phenomenon of plant-based meats and the environmental benefits they provide.

Theo Marinis, Managing Director of Marinis Financial Group, highlights the contributions Baby Boomers have made to society, in particular, the introduction of retirement savings through superannuation.

If Cupid's arrow missed you on Valentine's Day, be wary of strangers declaring their love online.

Henrik Andersson, Chief Investment Officer at Apollo Capital, explains why crypto markets are coming out of a two-year bear phase and are now off to the strongest yearly start in seven years.

Understanding Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs). Learn what ETFs are, their benefits, and how they can be used in your investment portfolio.

A breakdown of the power of letting money grow on its own.