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Many Australians, especially younger generations, feel they have missed the property boom. Even with interest rates at rock bottom, there is much angst surrounding the affordability of owning your own home. But the trend towards share market investing ... More

In the current low-rate environment, many investors have turned to property in the chase for more competitive returns. With the aid of low-interest rates, government incentives, economic stimulus, and a shortage of rental accommodation, it's no ... More

Dear Paul, I'm confused or just nervous. I'm a 43-year-old bloke with a wife and two older teenage handbrakes. A large percentage of my male family members die at retirement age around 65, so I have come to the conclusion there is a possibility ... More

Super members are regularly encouraged to check their fund's performance and ensure their hard-earned savings are being maximised. If it turns out the fund is a dud, the advice is to switch to a better fund. But for 1 million employees that's ... More

In the not too distant past, peer-to-peer (P2P) lending was seen by some investors as a way to fund (and earn interest from) loans at any time, at any size, at any investment grade and at any interest rate. If a borrower was willing to accept or be ... More

The power of female leadership in super funds comes together when an above-average number of female trustees combine with women at the top of the corporate ladder, according to new research from Rainmaker Information. "Super funds led by women are among ... More