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Negative Gearing Changes: Is Property Still the Best Way to Build Wealth?
If negative gearing changes make existing residential property less attractive, investors may need to rethink the old property playbook. Here’s what to consider before making your next move.
The Link Between Interest Rates and the Stock Market
Interest rates do more than change your mortgage repayments or savings returns. They can also shape business profits, investor behaviour, and what happens in the stock market.
What is a “Good” Return for my Super and Investments?
A good investment return depends on your risk level, time frame and expectations. This article explains what realistic returns can look like for super and investments, and why chasing more can backfire.
What is a Wrap and When do they Make Sense?
Wrap accounts can be useful, but they are not automatically better than a mainstream super fund. Here’s what a wrap is, when it may make sense, and when you should ask more questions.
The Comparison Challenge – Super, Shares, Property
Super, shares or property. Where should your money go? Comparing returns alone can be misleading. The better answer depends on tax, access, risk, and what you need the money to do.
Recency Bias – could it derail your plans?
Recency bias can quietly derail your investment decisions by making recent market returns feel more important than the long-term plan. Here’s how to spot it and stay on track.
The 8 types of Investment Risk
Investment risk is not just about markets going up and down. This article explains eight risks investors should understand, from liquidity and concentration risk to inflation, time horizon and longevity risk.
What are annuities and what role do they play in retirement?
Annuities can provide regular, predictable income in retirement. This article explains how they work, when they may be useful, and why they can help reduce the risk of outliving your savings.
The reality of negative returns – knowledge is power
Negative returns are a normal part of investing. This article explains how often markets fall, why trying to time them rarely works, and why staying invested matters.