Capitol Health, Vocus, the best of the tips

Angie Ellis of 80 20 Investments has taken the lead in week one of the new four-week Shares Race.

Compulsory super turns 25, but is yet to reach maturity

As well as Australia's economy reaching its 26th year of continuous expansion, the longest run of uninterrupted growth in the developed world, this year also marks the 25th anniversary of the introduction of compulsory superannuation.

Big Un and A2 Milk the best performers so far in year-long sharemarket game

• SHARES RACE

Welcome to our regular check-in with the year-long Shares Race. The race started at the end of January with 12 tipsters selecting 10 stocks each.

Experts warn over the The Next Big Thing in investing

Are providers being too clever with the latest breed of the funds that use "smart beta" strategies that increase the risks for investors and have fees twice that of vanilla exchange traded funds (ETFs).

Sydney and Melbourne petrol prices fall for long weekend

Sydneysiders and Melburnians heading off on road trips this coming Queen's Birthday long weekend are urged to delay filling their car until later in the week or on the holiday weekend as petrol prices in both cities continue to fall.

Price hikes threaten to take shine off golden years

The prices of energy, health care and even taking companion animals to the vet have risen far in excess of price rises generally.

Genetic testing leaves some excluded from life insurance

Would you get a genetic test if you knew that insurance companies can demand to see the results?

Shares Race ends with most contestants under water

The Shares Race has ended with a whimper, as six of our eight tipsters finished the four-week race with less than their original $100,000.

Why it's important to know what fees you are paying on super

Fund managers and super funds with high fees claim that it's not fees that matter, but the returns after fees.