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Future Focus: The biggest detractor of wealth creation
Personal Finance
Future Focus: The biggest detractor of wealth creation
There’s nothing we can do to stop the impact of inflation, but we can offset it. Use our free calculator to offset it with accuracy.
Shani Jayamanne | 31 March 2025
Future Focus: 3 lessons we can learn from a man responsible for $16 trillion
Personal Finance
Future Focus: 3 lessons we can learn from a man responsible for $16 trillion
Vanguard’s new CEO shares fundamental lessons for investors on how he sees the world.
Shani Jayamanne | 24 March 2025
Future Focus: In defence of managed funds
Funds
Future Focus: In defence of managed funds
Some people disagree with my use of managed funds. Here’s my response.
Shani Jayamanne | 20 March 2025
Future Focus: My investment portfolio used to be gold bangles
Personal Finance
Future Focus: My investment portfolio used to be gold bangles
For International Women’s Day, I explore the ways that women have taken back financial control.
Shani Jayamanne | 03 March 2025
Future Focus: Every Aussie deserves a fair go with super
Personal Finance
Future Focus: Every Aussie deserves a fair go with super
I explore places where our system is failing some Aussies as it relates to super tax policy.
Shani Jayamanne | 26 February 2025
Future Focus: Read this before you pick an ETF
ETFs
Future Focus: Read this before you pick an ETF
I run through the considerations for picking an ETF for your portfolio. 
Shani Jayamanne | 26 February 2025
Future Focus: Why I won't commit to an SMSF
Personal Finance
Future Focus: Why I won't commit to an SMSF
SMSFs require a lot of commitment. I'm not quite there.
Shani Jayamanne | 26 February 2025
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
Future Focus: Why I use managed funds
Funds
Future Focus: Why I use managed funds
Investing is about figuring out what works for you. Managed funds solve the right problems for me.
Shani Jayamanne | 26 February 2025
Future Focus: A better way to use financial advisers' favourite investment strategy
Personal Finance
Future Focus: A better way to use financial advisers' favourite investment strategy
An exploration of strategic and tactical allocation, and an alternative way to use Core/Satellite.
Shani Jayamanne | 26 February 2025