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3 factors that enable financial advisers to improve returns by 3%
Personal Finance
3 factors that enable financial advisers to improve returns by 3%
An understanding of how advisers add value allows self-directed investors to set themselves up for success.
Shani Jayamanne | 18 February 2025
A checklist for financial fitness
Personal Finance
A checklist for financial fitness
We are constantly comparing ourselves to others but savvy investors focus on progress against goals. 
Shani Jayamanne | 05 January 2025
Can you solve a year 12 personal finance exercise?
Personal Finance
Can you solve a year 12 personal finance exercise?
Financial literacy may be lacking in Australia but one group of year 12 students are attempting to solve for a scenario that many Australians face.
Mark Lamonica | 26 November 2024
How to deal with financial stress
Personal Finance
How to deal with financial stress
More high-income earners are now also experiencing financial stress. We go through practical ways to reduce it
Shani Jayamanne | 14 October 2024
How to incorporate an expected inheritance into your financial plan
Personal Finance
How to incorporate an expected inheritance into your financial plan
The intergenerational wealth transfer is a hot topic. How should you incorporate any inheritances into your financial plan?
Mark Lamonica | 13 May 2024
Does your financial plan fit your core values?
Personal Finance
Does your financial plan fit your core values?
It should, and here's how to find them
Samantha Lamas | 02 April 2024
Foundations of financial independence Module 3: Defining your goals
Personal Finance
Foundations of financial independence Module 3: Defining your goals
Mark LaMonica, CFA goes through the process of defining your goals. This is the first step of constructing a goals-based investment portfolio.
Mark Lamonica | 25 January 2024
Foundations of financial independence Module 2: Ensuring you have set the right foundations prior to investing
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Foundations of financial independence Module 2: Ensuring you have set the right foundations prior to investing
Shani Jayamanne outlines the foundations that you need to invest successfully for the long-term.
Mark Lamonica | 18 January 2024
Foundations of financial independence Module 1: How to invest successfully
Personal Finance
Foundations of financial independence Module 1: How to invest successfully
Mark LaMonica, CFA runs through how to set up the frameworks for investing successfully, and how to think about risk. 
Mark Lamonica | 12 January 2024
Foundations of financial independence Module 6: Selecting investments
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Foundations of financial independence Module 6: Selecting investments
Shani Jayamanne goes through how to select investments in your portfolio that align with the type of investor you are and your goals.
Mark Lamonica | 08 January 2024