Insights

Before locking in, make sure you check the rates across different maturities.

The key to a healthy SMSF probably isn't off-the-plan property.

Australia's 600,000 self-managed super funds (SMSFs) are collectively worth an estimated $755 billion. That's nearly one-third of total super assets. But it seems not all SMSFs follow the road rules.

Sellers around Australia are increasingly opting for a private sale instead of going to auction. REA chief economist Nerida Conisbee and editor Tony Kaye look into the auctions data and clearance rates.

Myths that can hurt your wealth with Alan Kohler, Ron Hodge and Nathan Bell.

This week's fund manager interview is with Dr Joseph Lai, Portfolio Manager at Platinum Asset Management who runs the Platinum Asia Fund. InvestSMART's Head of Portfolio Services, Mitchell Sneddon, spoke to Joseph to find out more about their strategy and what companies have sparked Joseph's interest abroad.

Finding your way through super when separating, and bearing some bad news about franking credits.

The structural limitations that geared investors are exposed to.

Dividend investors have experienced the best of both worlds since the GFC. But it might be time to add some new names to your portfolio.

The exchange-traded funds industry ended February at a record high of $44.8 billion.

Australia's retirees are sitting on an estimated $500 billion in home equity but the options for using this resource are tightening up.

An investment lesson based on what to do if you come into a big windfall.

The International Equities, Property & Infrastructure, Interest Income and Diversified Portfolios are now available.

All the necessary details on the directors recently seen revving through the share registry.

UBS's latest forecasts suggest the Reserve Bank is wrong.

Reader questions regarding the ins and outs of super and tax matters.