When $1m is worth less than $500,000
Labor's plan to deny franking credits to some self-funded retirees mean a couple with $1 million will end up with a smaller income than a couple with $500,000.
The tug of war worrying investors
Get past that sinking feeling: an endless parade of bad news is hurting shares but solid underlying fundamentals will likely win out in the end.
Investors face tough choices on bank stocks
Big bank woes have left many investors wondering whether the sell-off means they're now an interesting investment opportunity.
Labor plan 'would push more on to age pension'
Worried about how Labor's franking plan would affect you? Advisers say self-funded retirees with lower balances would feel the most pain.
'No evidence' broker commissions are bad
Sydney-based mortgage broker Smartline says there is "no direct evidence" broker commissions influence loan choice or are bad for customers. It has data to prove it, it says.
ANZ to lift wealth management game
ANZ will allow an independent expert to reviews its processes and will donate $3 million to an organisation nominated by ASIC.
Why buying fear and selling greed outperforms
Donald Trump's "tape bombs" are the tail wagging the global financial market dog right now, and this volatility begets opportunity.
Winning formulas for picking your property
The key to success in the housing market is knowing what numbers to watch, depending on the city in which you want to buy.
Blue Sky runs up red flag as suckers flee
Why is Blue Sky cataloguing the call signs of its paid advisers or co-investors instead of disproving a short thesis by addressing its accou...
When a negative wealth shock can kill you
If three-quarters of your wealth is suddenly lost, there's a high risk much of your health will go with it and that the shock could eventual...
