Downturn makes punters see red
After last week's bloodbath, many analysts are questioning whether
this is the start of a bear market, but what will really happen
next? Dow Theory may explain. more
It needn't be all bad news for the funds
June 30, not January 27, is the crunch day for super, but the good
managers will have already foreseen difficulties and moved to take
positive action. more
Stock, look, listen: signals to show way
After the 20 per cent market plunge, investors will be
contemplating the Australian sharemarket's next moves. At times
like these, they can do one of three things. more
Reserve may resist another rate increase
If there's an interest rate hike next month, it'll only be because all the market speculation made it self-fulfilling. more
Who inherits your nest egg?
Strangers could decide who gets your death benefit unless you do something about it. more
Tame that runaway credit card
Even disciplined spenders can find their debts blow out after the silly season. more
Hunt for the cheapest home loan
What looks most attractive on paper might not be best. more
Put baby bonus in wife's name
Rather than buying individual shares, look at a geared fund. more
Hot stock
Remember Jim Chanos? He is the New York hedge-fund manager who
publicly stated Macquarie Bank was his No. 1 "short sell" back in
May last year.
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Ask Noel
I am 54 and planning a world trip in 2009. I have $25,000 to invest
and am wondering what my options are.
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Sage advice for growth
If you have a lot of super, every financial adviser wants to know you. But if you have less than $100,000 you are far less desirable. more
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