Investing
Would you buy shares in this woman?
NOT content with posting pictures or crowdfunding ideas online, ordinary people are offering shares in themselves in exchange for a one-off payment. Find out why.
Three steps to growing a money tree
"IF YOU can count your money, you don't have a billion dollars" a billionaire once said. Here's how to plant the first seeds on the road to wealth.
Disheartened? How to beat the property blues
IT’S the great Aussie dream – but is owning your own home fast slipping out of reach for today's 20-somethings?
The money pitfalls to avoid in your 20s
SO you've been kicking arse at your first job and worked hard to save a whopping $10,000. Nice work! But to spend, or not to spend - that is the question.
What you should invest in right now
FORGET stocks - we're being urged to put our money into a new type of liquid gold.
Buy a creepy ghost town for $240K
IT WAS once a thriving gold mining town but now Seneca in California is abandoned ... and up for sale. The price includes a liquor licence, rundown cabins and a bar. And probably ghosts.
Online trading a growing trend
HUNDREDS of thousands of Australians are trying to make money online, as web-based trading grows in popularity.
Feathers may fly with Twitter IPO
THE Twitter juggernaut is about to be opened up to investors for the first time but it could be a challenge for Australians to buy stock.
Tips to avoid a budget black hole
FRAUD and sloppy mistakes could be costing you thousands over a year. Here's what you should look for to avoid a major budget blowout.
3 investments that make you feel good
MOST people believe their investments should mirror their values, but does investing with your heart mean you will have to sacrifice profits?
Savvy kids learn how to budget
PAYING taxes, meeting bill repayments and budgeting are part of everyday life for a bunch of financially savvy students.
Share loans still sinking
RECORD low interest rates and a surging sharemarket have failed to spark a resurgence in borrowing to invest strategies.
Golden start to share portfolio
A MORTGAGE broker shares his secrets to successful investing and, surprisingly, it includes forking out for a personal trainer.
How to choose what shares to buy
WITH the sharemarket up 20 per cent on this time last year, plenty of people are starting to look at what to buy. So what is the best way to choose shares?
Where to get the best money advice
EVERYONE has an opinion on how you should make and spend your money. But some advice is better than others. Here's who you should listen to.
Playing Cupid is a labour of love
LINDA Prescott is a director of Ideal Introductions. Her favourite type of investments are positively or neutrally-geared investment properties.
The Art of Investing
The money pitfalls to avoid in your 20s
SO you've been kicking arse at your first job and worked hard to save a whopping $10,000. Nice work! But to spend, or not to spend - that is the question.
How to invest when you don't have much money
SMALL amounts of money grow into large amounts of money. That's the secret to becoming rich. If you're not super wealthy, here's how to get started.
How to get filthy rich buying gold
IT'S possible to buy an actual bar of gold. And now is the time to do it. Here's how ordinary people are making money buying gold.
Money Guides & Tools
MOVE from being a saver to an investor.
BASIC steps you can take to build your wealth.
Cold front for shares
THERE'S a popular old saying among sharemarket investors: When the US market sneezes, Aussie shares catch a cold.
Handling cash with kid gloves
TEACHING children how to handle money with so much technology around is tricky, but there are still basic principles it's worth spending time on.
Buddy up to top share picks
BUILDING a share portfolio can be a lot like playing the coach with stock selection all about picking the right players and positions.
Brewing up the perfect investment
CORINNE Noyes is head tea blender and founder of Madame Flavour, which specialises in a range of teas. She also likes to blend her investments.
How to turn their pain into your gain
"NO PAIN, no gain" is a mantra heard in gyms everywhere, but it also applies to money as learning from other people's pain can help deliver financial goals.
How to get filthy rich buying gold
IT'S possible to buy an actual bar of gold. And now is the time to do it. Here's how ordinary people are making money buying gold.
How to invest when you don't have much money
SMALL amounts of money grow into large amounts of money. That's the secret to becoming rich. If you're not super wealthy, here's how to get started.
How to get rich in the next ten years
WANT to know what to invest in for best returns over the next decade? Four financial experts give their advice on where to put your money at every stage of life.
Keep savings on good terms
FALLING interest rates are sparking fresh warnings for savers to be wary of the term deposit account traps that can potentially cost them plenty.
Investors to face parental leave hit
LABOR has seized on reports that self-funded retirees could face a big hit if the coalition brings in its generous paid parental leave scheme.
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