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How to build wealth and financial security as a renter
Personal Finance
How to build wealth and financial security as a renter
Many Australians believe that building wealth requires home ownership but there is a pathway for renters.
Mark Lamonica | 17 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
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
Why I decided to purchase a home
Personal Finance
Why I decided to purchase a home
I’ve said in the past that I wouldn’t purchase a house. What changed?
Mark Lamonica | 01 April 2024
Why are fears of a new financial crisis growing?
Markets
Why are fears of a new financial crisis growing?
'Tremors' in the markets have some concerned, but investors are cautioned against overreacting.
Sandy Ward | 17 October 2022
Markets react to war and Magellan downgraded: What we learned this week
Markets
Markets react to war and Magellan downgraded: What we learned this week
Russia and the Federal Reserve, commodity prices see-saw and AGL energy.
Lewis Jackson | 25 February 2022
Weighing up Magellan Financial Group after Douglass surprise exit
Stocks
Weighing up Magellan Financial Group after Douglass surprise exit
Morningstar equity analyst Shaun Ler explains why he see valuation upside high for MFG even as shares lose steam.
Emma Rapaport | 13 February 2022
In defence of Magellan: Editor's Note
Funds
In defence of Magellan: Editor's Note
A stumble or two should not send a man to the gallows.
Emma Rapaport | 25 December 2021
Australian banks face margin pressure amid low rates: Reporting season roundup
Stocks
Australian banks face margin pressure amid low rates: Reporting season roundup
Rising customer deposits and access to cheap funding helped Australia's banks stave off net interest margin pressure, but analysts see warning signs.
Emma Rapaport | 15 September 2021
Investing basics: How to build a simple, low-cost core portfolio with ETFs – Part 1
Personal Finance
Investing basics: How to build a simple, low-cost core portfolio with ETFs – Part 1
A hands-off approach has been shown to beat the market and means less stress and fees.
Emma Rapaport | 17 May 2021