Insights

The Equity Growth, Equity Income, Hybrid Income and Australian Small Companies Fund updates are now available.

But, as Fidelity International notes, it's probably one of confidence, not competence.

Mining towns have gone from boom times to bust, but there are some signs of recovery. Editor Tony Kaye and REA chief economist Nerida Conisbee explore some potential property buying opportunities.

Time is running out to get a better deal on private health insurance ahead of 1 April price hikes.

When it comes to super and mortgages, low interest rates entice in either direction.

The latest GDP read, which was weaker than forecast, puts more pressure on the Reserve Bank to change its neutral stance on interest rates. Editor Tony Kaye and chief market economist Evan Lucas talk through the economic data.

Exercises in equalisation for retirees, and the soon-to-be.

Official rates remain frozen, but retail competition is hotting up.

Today's 20-somethings could spend much of their 30s fixing up the financial mistakes they make today.

Lazard Asset Management Managing Director Ron Temple explores a lesser discussed aspect of European growth and China's conundrum beyond trade.

The economics of switching from fixed to variable.

After a seasonal low, directors have returned in high spirits.

Editor Tony Kaye and chief market strategist Evan Lucas discuss the dynamics of stagnant official rates with the competitive lender activity across the retail mortgage space.

A classic “two-bob each way” bet for uncertain times.

Are dividends assessed when they're declared, or when they're received?

An overview of the Australian property market shows conditions are not bad everywhere.