292 articles
Beginner / Advanced
6 m

When dividends aren’t important

Managing my portfolio and super strategies

Profit from a dividend and from capital gains is the same. So why are we always hunting for yield? Stop searching and look at your total return.

Advanced
4 m

Yielding to the dividend trap

Pensions

A bird in the hand isn't always worth two in the bush. We tell you why capital growth can be better at building your wealth instead of dividends.

Beginner
4 m

Why travellers can manage their super

Start managing my super

If you can deal with travel insurance, you can manage your super - something you are much more certain to need.

Beginner
4 m

How to think like an investor

Managing my portfolio and super strategies

Viewing the world as an investor helps you find and capitalise on hidden opportunities. See what works for you and why it pays to research.

Beginner
4 m

Can tortoise and hare both lose?

Managing my portfolio and super strategies

When it comes to the sharemarket, slow and steady - and systematic, in the case of dollar cost averaging - wins the race.

Beginner / Advanced
4 m

Living longer than your super

Managing my portfolio and super strategies

We all want to enjoy retirement, but we face longevity risk - the risk our savings will expire before we do. Here's how to manage it.

Beginner / Advanced
6 m

Just stop fiddling

Managing my portfolio and super strategies

Fear of missing out plagues most investors, but constant short term trading is high risk and likely to limit returns of most portfolios.

Beginner
5 m

Learning to branch out

Managing my portfolio and super strategies

What you don’t know can hurt you. Branch out and see what investment possibilities exist for you.

Beginner / Advanced
3 m

Low interest rates: 5 tips for your cash

Managing my portfolio and super strategies

Self-funded retirees have seen their income from term deposits halve in only a handful of years. Find out how to manage this.

Beginner / Advanced
6 m

Your insurance checklist

Insurance

There are only three things to know when it comes to deciding whether or not you need to address your current insurance cover.

Beginner / Advanced
4 m

Fixed income funds - what to look for

Defensive investments and fixed income

A fixed income managed fund is a way to potentially boost your returns, while protecting your capital.