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Australian shares beating out global peers over the very long run
An initial investment 30 years ago in the Australian share market, without adding to it, would have grown more than 13 times.
- by John Collett
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Collectables
The ’70s and ’80s furniture back in fashion, and worth thousands
From today’s perspective, the late 1970s and early ’80s remain radical, pushing the boundaries of what furniture could be.
- by Stephen Crafti
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I’ve been scammed by my broker, can I claim it as a tax loss?
When you fall victim to an investment scam, here’s what you can do.
- by Noel Whittaker
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Investing
My laundry list of what you need to know before investing
Investing doesn’t have to be hard, overwhelming, or something reserved only for the rich, especially if you follow these steps.
- by Victoria Devine
Opinion
Ethical investing
Bait and switch: How ESG investors get duped
Investment managers have become increasingly adroit at marketing the environmental, social and corporate governance hygiene of their investments.
- by Elizabeth Knight
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We’re struggling to buy our first home. Should we ‘rentvest’?
Renting where you live and investing somewhere else is a strategy to pursue if you must, but it’s a bit of a last resort.
- by Paul Benson
Opinion
Australian recession
Not if, but when: How to prepare for a recession as a first-time investor
Younger Australians have never had to tussle with a recession, so it’s important to understand what it might mean for your money.
- by Wijith Wijeyasiri
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Why have my property investments had such a bad year?
While house prices have shot up across the country, not all property investments have had such a bumper year.
- by Paul Benson
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Collectables
Worth more than a Ferrari: The number plates that sell for millions
If you thought cars were a status symbol, wait until you hear about the market for heritage license plates.
- by Stefan Von Imhof
Holding their own: How to pick fashion that retains its value
With most modern clothing finding its way to op shops and landfill, some designers’ work is passed down through generations.
- by Stephen Crafti
Crypto still popular among young, male investors
Gen Z investors are among those who are most interested in crypto as an emerging investment.
- by Jie Yee Ong