292 articles
Beginner / Advanced
6 m

The one reason super is doing its job

Super

Living off the Age Pension alone leaves many retirees short of a comfortable retirement lifestyle, but having super changes this.

Beginner / Advanced
30 m

OC Funds Management

Managed investments

Portfolio manager Rob Frost might have been shy to talk to us about performance, but the numbers speak for themselves.

Advanced
5 m

What to expect when you're expecting

Shares and investment markets

An anticipated Christmas US rate rise may buoy local bond investors, but this will be moderated by the actions of the Reserve Bank of Australia.

Beginner / Advanced
7 m

What is a lifecycle fund?

Managed investments

A lifestyle fund reduces your exposure to growth investments as you get closer to retirement, but long-term the returns might not foot the bill.

Beginner / Advanced
05 m

Why you can't accept income volatility

Managing my portfolio and super strategies

Uncertainty is inherent with investing, but retirees need to be confident about how much income they can expect from their portfolio.

Beginner / Advanced
02 m

Are you driven by fear?

Shares and investment markets

The latest sharemarket rout has spiked investor nerves, but should you be cashing up or switching investment options?

Beginner / Advanced
04 m

The $422,000 gap you didn't know you had

Insurance

Most Australians don't have enough insurance to financially take care of their family should anything happen to their ability to earn an income.

Beginner / Advanced
4 m

Who is your super guardian angel?

Managing my portfolio and super strategies

Ever wanted someone to do all of the running around for your superannuation? Look no further.

Advanced
4 m

Should you worry about the Fed?

Shares and investment markets

We take a trip down memory lane and look at what it might mean for your investment portfolio when the Fed raises interest rates.

Beginner
5 m

Questions to ask yourself when investing

Managing my portfolio and super strategies

Knowing what investments to buy and sell can be daunting, so we have three questions to ask yourself before making any decisions.

Beginner / Advanced
5 m

3 reasons why the sharemarket won't go broke

Shares and investment markets

Understanding why sharemarkets can fall will help you recognise that it doesn't necessarily mean the companies you own are bad or should be sold.