INVESTMENT

Time to switch to positive gearing

John Collett   Australians' obsession with property investment is about to be tested.

Features

TIP OF THE WEEK

Shopping promotions can be a con

Erin Turner   Tip: To save on your grocery bill, look past the promotions and find the unit price to really compare the cost of products.

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THE MOTLEY FOOL

Own airline shares? Sell!

Scott Phillips   Qantas has done well for investors. Perhaps for not much longer.

MIND OVER MONEY

Secrets from a guru's little red book

Catherine Robson   I recently came across a curious and extremely helpful little red book – it contained the reflections of arguably Australia's greatest investor, Kerr Neilson.

SUPER & FUNDS

DIY super funds not safe from fraud

John Collett   A new ruling makes it plain DIY super fund members are on their own if they lose money through fraud or theft.

QUIRKY INVESTMENTS

Sale estimates for the Funny Picture Book no joke

James Cockington   Antiquarian books have many admirers, many of whom can be expected to be excited by sales on Monday and Tuesday.

THE HONEST BROKER

Are you investing, or invested?

Marcus Padley   The danger of passive investing under the mantle of a long-term focus is highlighted by the fact that most of the 10 biggest stocks in Australia have a share price lower than one, five or 10 years ago.

MONEY MENTOR

Insiders' property-buying masterclass

Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon   Trying to find – then successfully snare – a home or investment property can be incredibly stressful.

INVESTMENT 101

Investing without a crystal ball

Scott Phillips   You don't need to be a fortune-teller. Common sense will do.

YOUR QUESTIONS

Your Questions: How to claim a foreign pension

George Cochrane   Financial expert George Cochrane answers readers' questions.

Columns

MIND OVER MONEY

Secrets from a guru's little red book

Catherine Robson   I recently came across a book with the reflections of arguably Australia's greatest investor, Kerr Neilson.

SUPER & FUNDS

DIY super funds not safe from fraud

John Collett   A new ruling makes it plain DIY super fund members are on their own if they lose money through fraud or theft.

INSIGHT

Why some price rises are good for us

Clancy Yeates   Think no inflation sounds great? Be careful what you wish for.

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MIND OVER MONEY

Is secret spending a big deal?

Caitlin Fitzsimmons   Money can cause difficulties in relationships, but it doesn't help to be too puritanical about it.

Q & A: Ask an Expert

YOUR QUESTIONS

Your Questions: How to claim a foreign pension

George Cochrane   Financial expert George Cochrane answers readers' questions.

ASK NOEL

Should we sell a property to avoid capital gains tax?

Noel Whittaker   Financial expert Noel Whittaker answers questions from readers.

YOUR QUESTIONS

How Centrelink treats frozen assets

George Cochrane   Financial expert George Cochrane answers questions from readers.

ASK NOEL

A bequest of CommBank shares

Noel Whittaker   Financial expert Noel Whittaker answers personal finance and investment questions from readers.