Investing
Bad Santa and Banqer – teaching school kids about money
There is little doubt that fostering financial literacy in young people leads to more confident decision making in adulthood which in turn leads to lower stress and better outcomes.
The outlook for investors in 2017
Despite historic low interest rates, super funds and investors generally have fared well in 2016.
Monopolies beware, tech is out to get you
Complacent investors may feel the pain.
The truth about the sharemarket
There are a few things that you won't read in the text books about investment that you probably need to know.
Reshuffling of the ranks as editor widens lead
Money editor Caitlin Fitzsimmons has widened her lead in the three-week Shares Race, with her top pick now worth $16,829.
Motley Fool: Beware the Trump share rally
Investors are excited about President Trump. But is the market getting ahead of itself?
Tipster backs husband to take race lead in a positive sharemarket week
What a difference a week can make. After battling the head winds of market turbulance our tipsters have hit an early purple patch.
Dodge the pitfalls of buying off the plan
It's easy to be seduced by slick marketing but there are some things you need to know before you sign on the dotted line.
What elite cycling teaches us about money success
How would you feel if you had set yourself a huge goal and not only achieved it, but smashed it, doing twice as well as you had planned?
Rising interest rates make bonds less attractive
US official rates could soon rise, so now's the time to review the merits of bond and other fixed interest fund investments.
Buying into a retirement village? Beware these traps
Don't let the sales hype and glossy marketing blind you to the financial reality of buying into a retirement village.
Why I own a property but rent my home
Rent may be dead money, but it beats being a slave to the mortgage.
Time to sell 'safe income' stocks
Interest rates are rising globally and it's time for retirees to think about their investment strategy.
Why bonds are not really 'safer' than shares
While bonds generally guarantee return of capital, you can still take a capital loss if inflation rises.
Six-week shares race ends with all but Dartboard underwater
The US presidential race that saw Hillary Clinton ahead in the polls and Donald Trump's surprise victory created havoc on markets.
Getting the measure of Trump is a short-term game
Don't rush a decision or change a plan just because there's a new US president.
Home buyers forking out fees to unqualified building inspectors
House hunters seeking to avoid nasty surprises should know that not all building inspections are equal.
What the new world order means for your hip pocket
The victory of the billionaire maverick Donald Trump to become 45th President of the United States may well lead to a period of political uncertainty.
The five things stopping you investing
They're decent reasons, but don't let them stop you.
Tipsters finish the week ahead on positives of Trump victory
The Australian sharemarket seesawed this week in response to the US presidential election, before leaving our tipsters generally better off as investors viewed a Trump presidency favourably.
Ride the Trump rollercoaster of money and emotions
Australian investors and super fund members should prepare for volatility.
How to find treasures in op shops and garage sales
Can you still find anything in op shops that is worth more than what you paid for them?
Making sense of the Dreamworld tragedy for investors
The human cost was high, what does it mean for investors?
Looming threat of US President Donald Trump leaves our tipsters in the red
As the US presidential election draws closer, the worry that Donald Trump could win has been the main factor in sending our sharemarket from about 5300 points to 5200 points during the week.
Why governments are powerless to make housing affordable
The catalyst for the global financial crisis was US President Bill Clinton's idea that housing should be available to everybody.
The resurgence of 'junk' as home decoration
Oddities are now much in demand for the individual touch they bring to contemporary spaces.
Last roll of the dice for Tatts and Tabcorp
There are no shortage of gamblers. But growth is hard to come by.
Sharemarket heavy weather a challenge for tipsters
It has been a tough week for our tipsters given that the sharemarket went backwards.
Shares are a better bet than the Melbourne Cup
Australians love a punt but there are better ways to make money.