 Index funds have become one of the most popular investment choices for both beginner and experienced investors. Their appeal lies in their simplicity, low cost, and long-term performance potential. But what exactly are they, and why do so many financial professionals recommend them?
 We're aware of an increased risk of online investment scams which have surfaced over the past few months.
The ACCC has found that of the $2 billion lost to investment scams, a majority was lost through investment scams.  You may be familiar with scam texts or cold emails, but what happens when it’s your child’s voice on the other line?
 Is it the line of cars snaked around your local servo, the 8-bit prices slowly ticking up? Is it the threat to Australian meat exports, fuelled by uncertainty in the Strait of Hormuz? Have you doom-scrolled through videos of politicians discussing war, investment bankers pointing at red bars, articles telling you to sell, sell, sell?
 You may have heard about recent discussions to ditch the 50% CGT discount, but what does it mean, and how will it impact you?
 You can think of an insurance bond (also sometimes called an investment bond) as the midpoint between a managed fund and an insurance policy. They are long term investments which can carry attractive tax benefits for some investors.
 CFS Investment accounts allow for multiple contribution methods, from direct debit to BPAY.
 In the newest episode of Not Another Finance Podcast! Jessie and Yannick will take a look at buying into various assets.
 It’s your fifteenth round of rental inspections. A dozen young couples and small families heave their way through the door of a unit forty minutes from the city. The property manager spouts on about the first-class amenities, walking past a carpet stained by years of tenants. There’s a metallic smell in the air. A cockroach crawls sluggishly over your foot.
This is the current state of the rental market in Australia, especially in our capital cities. Many people may be considering if buying is a cheaper, easier option.  If you’re new to investing, you may have looked into a variety of investment types and platforms. In your search you may have stumbled across platforms such as Raiz, Sharsies, or Spaceship and wondered how these compare to other investments.
Simply put, these platforms allow you to 'micro-invest', with minimum investments as low as $5. |
