Category: Investing Basics

Everyone makes investing mistakes, even the best of the best. And when I say the best, I mean it. Take billionaire investor Warren Buffett as an example. This year he told shareholders of his company, Berkshire Hathaway that he made...

If you were enrolled in an Australian University from 1989 to now, you’re likely to be paying or paid off a Higher Education Contribution Scheme (HECS) debt. Lucky you. Funnily enough, from 1974 to 1989 university was actually free for...

The beauty of ETFs is that they provide broad diversification across different asset classes and locations. Exactly what you want when building the bedrock of your portfolio as a beginner. But that doesn’t mean it’s safe to invest blindly into...

If you’re like me and you get your pay monthly, the anxious feeling of being down to your last $50 a week out from pay-day is all too familiar. For too long I’d failed to plan my spending, saving, and...

With a new financial year already upon us, now is the perfect time to get your finances into shape. Here are 5 things I’ve personally done to get my money under control that you can do too! 1. Pay off...

Nowadays, the word ‘millennials’ (people born between 1981-1996) comes packaged with some pretty negative stigmas. Especially within the realms of finance, which aren’t necessarily deserving. Here's why. Millennials took an enormous psychological and financial blow during The Great Recession back...

Asset allocation is one of the most important aspects of investing. It's up there with deciding on what actual assets to invest into in the first place. Many investors around the world find themselves focusing too much on their individual...

Following on from part one, which I highly recommend you read here. Let's look into another 5 low-risk ways for 20 somethings to invest. 1. Invest By Increasing Your Super Contributions Firstly, let’s talk super. Before you consider contributing additional...

Your 20s can be one of the most enjoyable periods of your life. You’re completing or completed your studies and are well on your way to earning your first full-time wage. Responsibilities like a mortgage or children to care for...

Are you living paycheck to paycheck cycle? Are you trying to break this cycle but cannot? If so, read this article to find out simple strategies to break the paycheck to paycheck cycle. It will help you save your hard-earned...