RETRENCHMENT
Redundant and ready for action
John Collett Redundancy can be traumatic but it can also be a chance to take a new direction and to grab a big stack of cash.
GFC hits Australian retirees hardest
John Collett Australian retirees have been the hardest hit by the global financial crisis, international study finds.
UNDER THE RADAR: From scrap heap to a goldmine
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QUIRKY INVESTMENTS
Construct your own portfolio
James Cockington Collectors are paying top dollar for old sets of Meccano - the toy which allowed junior engineers to bolt together their own planes, trains and cars.
PARTY PLANS
Thinking outside the lunch box
Sylvia Pennington Thousands of Australians work in the sector - but is party planning a nice little earner, or an express way to lose friends and alienate acquaintances?
THE 'HONEST' BROKER
Oligopolies as safe as money in the banks
Marcus Padley There are the banks. Then there's the rest of the market. If you're trying to grow your money, start with the banks.
THE CHARTIST
After GFC left Brits in pieces, take a look at sterling
Rod Myer Britain has been hard hit by the global financial crisis and its aftermath, and that reality has shown itself in the trajectory of its currency.
INTELLIGENT INVESTOR
Gauging real value of a company is no easy task
Nathan Bell Probably the simplest valuation tool in the investor's tool kit is the price-to-book ratio.
SELF-EMPLOYED SUPER TRAPS
Don't let those contributions take you down
Max Newnham There are very strict tests when it comes to deciding whether a person is a true contractor or an employee.
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GETTING STARTED
Rates suggest it's a good time to fix
David Potts Interest rates are moving - but this time it isn't down. Not that your bank will let you in on the secret.
SUPER
Regulation called for to oversee SMSFs
John Collett ASIC and the new government need to consider bringing property spruikers who recommend self-managed super funds inside the licensing net.
ASK NOEL
Savings for kids? Don't bank on it
Noel Whittaker We set up a trust account for our son and plan on doing the same for our second child. Is this the best investment for them?
HOT STOCK
The future is looking golden
Greg Smith SIlver Lake Resources has cut its cost and could be a low-risk entry point to the gold sector.
