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Insurance through super: everything you need to know

Did you know you can have insurance cover in your super fund? If you have super, you might also have...
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Five ways to fix the biggest financial mistake Aussies make

Two in five Australians say they are not on track to meet their long term financial goals, according to new...
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First Home Guarantee Scheme: how does it work?

You may be eligible to purchase your first home with as little as 5% deposit via the First Home Guarantee...
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Financial tips when starting a new job

Whether you’re starting work for the first time or you’re changing jobs, there are key things to know and do....
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Cost of aged care at home

Watching your ageing or frail parents or loved ones struggle with some of life’s basic activities such as cooking, cleaning...
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Side hustle ideas

The rising cost of living is causing a strain on household budgets for many Australians. As a result, more are...
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Misconceptions about super and taxes

Many people have a good idea of what super is and how much of their money goes into it. But...
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Keeping your physical and mental wellbeing in retirement

Preparing yourself for retirement Retirement can cause a range of emotions so it’s important to prepare yourself emotionally as well...
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Investing for property profit

When property prices are rising, renovating for a quick return is a popular investment strategy. But when markets are sluggish,...
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How to get your will sorted

Making a will is an important way to help ensure that your wishes are respected and your loved ones are...
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The impact of lifestyle on life insurance premiums

Life insurance premiums are calculated based on a number of factors, such as your age, gender, health at the time...
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Pulse checking your finances

Your financial health is key to the health of your wellbeing, relationships, work and home life. It’s important to have...
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Grow your retirement income

In retirement, every dollar counts and it is worth exploring different strategies to grow your retirement income. Here’s how do...
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Pros and cons of Self Managed Super Funds (SMSFs)

While self managed super funds are not for everyone, they do offer significant benefits. Running an SMSF successfully requires investment,...
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Nine bad habits of ineffective investors: common mistakes investors make

Introduction In the confusing and often seemingly illogical world of investing, investors often make various mistakes that keep them from...
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AI and bank shares push super balances higher in 2024

Superannuation funds have recorded another impressive year of returns for members with international technology and Australian banking shares driving above...
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What is a distribution?

A managed fund generates income from its investments – for example, through share dividends, interest on cash or fixed interest...
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How do hedge funds work in a volatile market?

While an exposure to hedge funds can provide a lift to a portfolio’s performance, they also offer the potential to...
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Ever thought of investing in essential services?

Investing in infrastructure is about investing in the companies that provide essential services to society and earning predictable, reliable returns...
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Economic and market overview November 2024

Investors maintained a healthy risk appetite for much of October, which enabled major share markets to make further progress. Movements...
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