Property
Something to crow about
John Collett Good riddance to the financial year just ended. Australian shares were down more than 20 per cent, international shares lost more than 16 per cent and Australian super funds were down 13 per cent.
A better pension bet
John Collett Reverse mortgages get a lot of attention because they are marketed by financial institutions and sold mostly by advisers on commissions.
A business out of a box
John Kavanagh A franchise might promise a safe entry into business but things can pan out differently.
Lending changes threaten poor
By Lesley Parker The end of interest-rate caps on pay day lenders will leave low-income earners vulnerable to exploitation.
Pick your targets
Barbara Drury Analysts are divided on what the new financial year will bring but everyone is agreed a cautious approach to investing is best.
Rallies lose the seasonal spark
By Martin Roth Don't rely on traditional fluctuations to take advantage of the market.
Is it the end of the bear market?
By Martin Roth Despite the recent rises, stockmarkets remain unpredictable and prospects for recovery equally uncertain.
Funds under wraps
John Collett DIY investors know better than to hand over commissions to financial advisers when they invest in managed funds, writes John Collett.
Just what the consumer ordered
By Lesley Parker New pricing laws for goods and services will force businesses to be more transparent.
Extinct but still a tax advantage
By Tony McLean. There are several ways of salvaging a benefit from company shares that are now worthless.
Gold to rally on inflation fears
By Martin Roth With trillions of dollars being pumped into the world economy during the financial crisis analysts expect the precious metal to soar.
Back to the big screen
Garry Maddox A tax rebate is drawing private investors to Australian film once again.
I can do that
Canvas some answers
Annette Sampson The strategy: To invest in art or collectables through my self-managed super fund.
You need to show true grit
Peter Cerexhe You have to be tough, not to mention very careful, to make a fist of things in the property market.
The elusive search for value
John Collett Attractive capital gains are hard to find for investors.
Marcus Padley
Happy to plod their way slowly to financial success
Marcus Padley In the past few weeks we have covered income, growth and value investors as well as traders. Now let's look at some other investment approaches. We'll start with "The Plodder".
Buybacks: to hold or fold?
Barbara Drury Barbara Drury looks at the pros and cons of BHP's offer to shareholders.
Money Matters
Save for the aftershocks
Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon As all manner of disasters are wreaking havoc across the world, Australians seem to be preparing for those of a fiscal kind.
Why diversifying pays dividends
David Potts Banks' bonds and shares represent attractive options - but they're not the only high-yielding game in town.
