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1. Risk profile or risk tolerance Your risk profile, which financial advisers often talk about, or your risk tolerance is your ability to withstand losses in your portfolio. Some people compare it to your ability to sleep at night - if your portfolio ... More

Bulls, bears and dead cats. The stock market has a language all its own, and with much of Australia focused on the economy - and particularly the markets - here is a quick glossary to help you understand. 1. All Ords Australia's most cited market ... More

Finance news is a daily feature in many living rooms, alongside the sport and weather. For the more financially literate, it's a handy overview of market movements and economic developments. For others, it's complete gobbledygook best dealt ... More

As recently as 2011 you could collect an annual return of more than 6% on term deposits. Since then there has been consistent decline in rates to just over 2%, where they sit now. And much of the commentary on interest rates indicates it will be some ... More

With interest rates at historic lows, investing for income has become a challenge for many people, especially those who have retired or are close to it. Sure, it's safe to leave your money in the bank - where deposits of up to $250,000 with each approved ... More

Parents need to plan well ahead to ease the financial burden of their kids' education, whether it's public or private No matter whether you're sending your child to an elite private school or the local government school, you're going to need to dip ... More

How does David Buckle know that the recession in the US is coming? "The bond market is saying recession," explains Fidelity's head of investment solutions, referring to the pattern of historical bond data. "It has called the last three recessions and ... More

For many investors it's a constant challenge to find the balance of income, growth and security that's right for their investment objectives and risk appetite. The need for yield isn't changing but ways to find it are. Here are the top five reasons ... More

Ultra-low interest rates are really hurting retirees who are trying to make their nest egg go the distance. Spooked by the GFC, they are investing conservatively but this means that their returns are very low, with bond yields at around only 2%. It ... More

Only a bond is a bond Imagine your adviser telling you not to buy the shares you own on the ASX. That you should instead invest in shares via a managed fund or exchange traded fund (ETF). You lose transparency and cop a layer of fees. But if you believed ... More