Investing Money: December 2019

Tuesday, December 10, 2019

[Smart Investing] Retire on your own terms and not the market's

11 December 2019

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Retire on your own terms and not the market's

One of the biggest retirement challenges is ensuring that the savings accumulated during your working years lasts as long as you do.

A 20-year investment growth story

While ongoing geopolitical tensions and economic fears, overshadowed by the US-China trade war, have continued to rattle global financial markets through 2019, it's been a relatively solid investment year.

Saving for education

Education is the gift that parents can give their children that keeps on giving. But if you are considering private schools it is a gift that comes with a significant - and usually rising - bill attached.

Vanguard in the news

Investing basics: how to find the best ETFs

Morningstar | Emma Rapaport | 29 November

Exchange-traded funds are a low-cost way to invest. They provide easy access to a variety of asset classes, and unlike traditional funds, trade just like a stock on the exchange so you can purchase one with an online broker.

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Tuesday, December 3, 2019

[Smart Investing] Chasing alpha

04 December 2019

Chasing alpha

It certainly is possible to 'beat the market' - but, luck aside, it involves considerable skill and often taking on a higher level of risk.

Beware of ASX zombies

It almost goes without saying that investors always need to undertake good research before making any investment, especially when investing into single companies over managed funds or ETFs that cover a whole market index such as the S&P/ASX 300.

Nearing retirement? 7 steps to take before you leave work

Before you bid farewell to work, there are a few important steps to complete. Our pre-retirement checklist can guide you through this process.