This month, I wrote an article on whether money buys happiness. I concluded that it does, but blindly chasing more money is a pretty good way to be a poor investor.

There are many Australians that are not in the position to invest. However, there are changes they can make to the way that they structure their finances, their existing investments (including super) and their budgets to create more comfortable lives for themselves. 

Some of my articles this month focused on these changes that all of us can benefit from and the decisions that may lead to better individual outcomes. Other articles focused on current opportunities.

Outcomes:

Does money buy happiness?

Protecting yourself and your assets

Are you ready for an SMSF?

How much should I have in my super?

Handling caring responsibilities on each end

Chances are your estate will be contested. Here's how to protect it.

Replacing hybrids in your portfolio

Why ETFs may not be the best choice for investors

The advantages of international shares for income

Are growth stocks for you?

What is the total cost of owning an ETF?

 

Opportunities:

The ASX's most shorted stocks

The top shares of Australia's best performing super funds

3 cheap fully franked stocks

 

Chart of the week series:

Chart of the week: What's in a name? Balanced funds appear anything but balanced

Chart of the week: The state of mining's biggest players

Chart of the week: Blue chips look expensive, more opportunities in smaller caps

Chart of the week: Tax cuts fueling revival in discretionary spending

 

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Articles mentioned:

Does money buy happiness?

Protecting yourself and your assets

Are you ready for an SMSF?

How much should I have in my super?

Handling caring responsibilities on each end

Chances are your estate will be contested. Here's how to protect it.

Replacing hybrids in your portfolio

Why ETFs may not be the best choice for investors

The ASX's most shorted stocks

The advantages of international shares for income

Are growth stocks for you?

The top shares of Australia's best performing super funds

3 cheap fully franked stocks

What is the total cost of owning an ETF?