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Given that Australians over their working lives will on average have up to five careers, spanning 17 jobs, it's hardly surprising that most end up with a handful of super funds. While a few sophisticated and/or well-off investors may find value in a multiple fund strategy, for most investors this is a really bad idea. More

Huge dissatisfaction with financial institutions telling them how to invest drives around 60,000 Australians into the arms of self-managed super funds annually. However, many end up being punished with relatively high costs and low returns. More

Have $100 to start investing? We raise the hood on three options - peer-to-peer loans, micro-investing apps and fractional property - worth exploring. More

If it's all about spicing up your retirement, leaving Australia may not be the best way to do it. More

An exodus from big cities is driving strong capital growth in regional areas. We reveal where to invest in regional Australia, and how to identify a hotspot. More

The coalition has used its generous baby boomer and pensioner package within the Federal Budget to hit back at what it regards as Labor policies designed to "attack retirees". More

Acorns Grow Australia is a micro-investing product that lets you invest virtual "chump change", but convenience comes at a cost. More

It's tough to distinguish between an "honest and good", "honest yet incompetent" and "downright rogue" financial planner. Here's a checklist to help you. More