How to understand shares even if you have zero idea what shares are
If you’re lucky enough to have some cash burning a hole in your pocket, popping it under your mattress isn’t really the ideal way to go about things. So where…
How to tell which are the best shares to buy
So you’ve heard about people making a mint from the stock market, and you think you’re finally ready to dabble in it too. But where do you even start? If you…
Responsible and ethical investing
Responsible and ethical investing – what are they and what’s the difference? Whether it’s the war on waste, human rights abuses, animal rights or climate change that is your issue…
Bitcoin – Is it really for you?
If I could sum up the contents of my junk emails over the last 12 months in a single word it would be: Bitcoin. I can’t tell you how many…
How to tell which are the best shares to buy
So you’ve heard about people making a mint from the stock market, and you think you’re finally ready to dabble in it too. But where do you even start? If you…
Investing in the index is like having a bet on every horse in the race
At a recent seminar for prospective retirees, there were only three practical places to invest. The first is cash, the second is property and the third is shares. Every one…
A beginner’s guide to getting started in shares
It’s not uncommon for our brains to switch off the second we hear words like stock market, growth, capital, recession and shares. Snooze, right? We like spending money, not incrementally…
How to overcome your fear of Investing, in four easy steps
Starting an investment portfolio can feel intimidating. Most of us weren’t raised to feel comfortable with investing. Add to that memories of the stock market meltdown during the GFC, the…
5 ways to keep a cool head in a falling share market
Despite concern, falling share prices are not necessarily a sign of a mild or major bear market situation, according to Dr Shane Oliver. The share market correction many people are…
