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Future Focus: Why I don't hold cash
Personal Finance
Future Focus: Why I don't hold cash
I go through the reasons I choose not to hold cash.
Shani Jayamanne | 26 February 2025
Why I don't invest in bonds
Fixed Income
Why I don't invest in bonds
Conventional wisdom dictates that risk is synonymous with volatility. Is this something most investors should worry about and is there a better way...
Mark Lamonica | 12 September 2024
Federal budget 2024: What to do with more cash coming in the door
Personal Finance
Federal budget 2024: What to do with more cash coming in the door
The stage 3 tax cuts offer the opportunity to take a fresh look at investing and life goals. 
Shani Jayamanne | 14 May 2024
Are term deposits attractive right now?
Personal Finance
Are term deposits attractive right now?
If you’re like me, you may have put money into term deposits over the past year and it’s time to decide whether to roll them over or look elsewhere....
James Gruber | 13 May 2024
Why cash is not the answer
Personal Finance
Why cash is not the answer
Morningstar’s CIO for EMEA, Mike Coop says cash is back as a home for capital – but only for shorter term needs
Mike Coop | 29 October 2023
Investing Compass: Market outlook: 3 steps to financial independence
Personal Finance
Investing Compass: Market outlook: 3 steps to financial independence
Everyone’s definition of financial independence is different. We explore how to achieve the foundations of financial independence in three steps.
Mark Lamonica | 06 September 2023
What’s behind the sudden spike in bond yields?
Markets
What’s behind the sudden spike in bond yields?
It’s the big question that equity and bond investors are asking, and we sought answers from Capital Group, one of the world’s largest active...
James Gruber | 28 August 2023
The asset class offering the best value now
Markets
The asset class offering the best value now
Cash, bonds, property, or stocks? We reveal where investors might find a bargain.
James Gruber | 05 July 2023
What Apple’s cash ‘problem’ means for its investors
Stocks
What Apple’s cash ‘problem’ means for its investors
Apple has a problem that most of us would love: It has too much cash.
Sandy Ward | 11 May 2023
Investing Compass: What would you do with some extra cash?
Personal Finance
Investing Compass: What would you do with some extra cash?
The stage 3 tax cuts will give high income earners a meaningful increase in take home pay. Regardless of whether you fall into this bracket, any...
Mark Lamonica | 24 April 2023