292 articles
Beginner / Advanced
10 m

The importance of life insurance

Insurance

We insure our cars, homes and pets, but how many of us insure ourselves? Life insurance offers some financial security for your family.

Beginner / Advanced
6 m

What is a high touch investment?

Managing my portfolio and super strategies

High touch investments generally require some investment experience, as they involve doing the researching, buying and selling for yourself.

Beginner / Advanced
8 m

What is a low touch investment?

Managed investments

If you're time poor or just beginning your investment journey, low touch investments can help build your super portfolio.

Beginner / Advanced
10 m

What is an SMA?

Managed investments

Gain access to a professionally managed share portfolio, with all shares held directly in your name.

Beginner / Advanced
4 m

The right investment for me

Managing my portfolio and super strategies

Now you know whether high touch or low touch investments suit you best, and what stage of life you are at - so it's time to pick investments!

Beginner / Advanced
10 m

The most common pension

Pensions

Once you've retired and have met the minimum age requirement, you can start an account-based pension.

Beginner / Advanced
10 m

Super contributions explained

Super

Employers are legally obliged to contribute to our super, but we can also make additional payments to our funds ourselves.

Beginner / Advanced
8 m

Transition to retirement

Pensions

As you get older, transition to retirement pensions let you draw an income from your super while you are still working.

Beginner / Advanced
10 m

When to ditch your old insurance policy

Insurance

If you have decided to roll over your super, you will need to decide whether to keep your existing insurance cover or take out a new policy.

Beginner
5 m

What is a defensive investment?

Defensive investments and fixed income

They don't offer the growth potential of other asset classes, but defensive investments are ideal if you want confidence in how much your super fund is worth.

Beginner / Advanced
10 m

Wills and super: six things to consider

Managing my portfolio and super strategies

If you've ever made a will, the treatment you gave the family home was probably a top priority. But what about your super? It is equally as important.

Beginner / Advanced
3 m

How to pick a fund manager

Managed investments

Picking a manager comes down to what they can do for you. Find out what to look for.