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Should you reinvest your dividends?
Personal Finance
Should you reinvest your dividends?
This week's episode of Investing Compass is listener requested, looks at the trade off between spending and reinvesting dividends.
Mark Lamonica | 11 March 2025
Never reviewed your super? Here are a few steps to get you started
Retirement
Never reviewed your super? Here are a few steps to get you started
Reviewing your super is a small investment of time that can result in a large return.
Shani Jayamanne | 07 February 2025
Can you retire on dividends?
Personal Finance
Can you retire on dividends?
Living off of investment income addresses key risks faced by retirees. However, it introduces several considerations for investors who pursue this...
Mark Lamonica | 20 January 2025
4 dividend ETFs for investors
Personal Finance
4 dividend ETFs for investors
This week's episode of Investing Compass looks at how investors can pick a dividend ETF that suits them.
Mark Lamonica | 05 January 2025
How to make your retirement more comfortable
Personal Finance
How to make your retirement more comfortable
Vanguard’s new study looks at common problems that impact your final retirement outcomes. We present resources to help.
Shani Jayamanne | 27 November 2024
How to pick a super option
Personal Finance
How to pick a super option
This week's episode looks at what to consider when you are selecting an investment option in your super fund.
Mark Lamonica | 18 November 2024
Active or passive? Neither works for many investors.
Personal Finance
Active or passive? Neither works for many investors.
Investor behaviour makes it very difficult for active managers to outperform. The same behaviour causes many passive investors to trail the very...
Mark Lamonica | 07 November 2024
4 income investing mistakes
Personal Finance
4 income investing mistakes
Avoiding these mistakes will increase your chances of success as an income investor. 
Mark Lamonica | 06 November 2024
How to generate $100,000 in passive income
Personal Finance
How to generate $100,000 in passive income
Reaching six-figures in passive income is not easy but don’t underestimate the benefit of time in the market. 
Mark Lamonica | 30 September 2024
Investing basics: navigating finances for new couples
Personal Finance
Investing basics: navigating finances for new couples
Start the discussions when the dating gets serious – and watch out for red flags.
Morningstar Contributor | 29 July 2024