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Is the public market shrinking?
Australia needs a healthy stock market to give companies access to funds and to allow retail investors to build wealth.
India: three steps to transformation
Massive investment and extensive reforms turbocharge the economy.
From rags to riches in style
Rich Tran sported a bowl cut until he was 14 years old and had no intention of becoming a hairdresser.
BANKING OUTLOOK: It pays to be disloyal
THE BIG QUESTIONS FOR 2024
WORKING HARD FOR THE MONEY
This year, Money magazine rounded up nine of our most talented writers and tasked them with reporting on why exactly, in specific detail, these products or businesses are the most beneficial for our readers.
Signs of life in IPO drought
Improved investor confidence and lower economic volatility could set the stage for a bounceback in company listings
Biotech giant stumbles
CSL faces some big challenges, but the long-term prognosis is more encouraging
Another day of reckoning
With economic history pointing to a recession in 2024, investors should go on the defensive
Investing by colours, not numbers
If you work out your personality type, your goals become obvious and you can invest according to your archetype
There is such a thing as a free lunch
The Federal government is waiting to give your super a $500 boost... come and get it!
Reality behind the summer dream
It's time to take off the rose-tinted glasses and weigh up the costs and benefits of buying a holiday home
Brave new world of banking
When open banking was introduced in 2020, it promised great things. Where is it now and what are the next steps?
How to buy the perfect present
The receiver, rather than the giver, determines the true value of a gift
B team raises the business bar
Common or garden stock companies have been wealth generators for hundreds of years, allowing boards to expand their businesses by attracting wealthy investors who seek attractive and reliable returns. The system is entrenched because holding shares in reputable companies is comparatively safe for investors and provides attractive returns.
Clever ways to transfer your wealth... and live to see the results
Passing on the fruits of your labour before you pass away can be deeply rewarding, and an investment bond is an easy, tax-friendly and cost-effective way to make it happen
MARK CHAPMAN TAX TIP: Claim deductions on rental property
If you have a rental property in need of some care, you may be able to claim a tax deduction. Repairs are tax deductible in the year you incur the expense, provided the property earns rental income.
Want growth? Here's where to find it
Dividends alone don't cut it if you want your portfolio to power ahead over the next decades
This succession is important too
Privately owned businesses are collectively worth $1.437 trillion, yet more than eight out of 10 owners have no plans for who'll take over the reins
Beware the wedding 'red bomb'
The couple's happy occasion can be a financial strain for guests, but it's possible to be generous without being extravagant
Bigger, older, hotter and deeper in debt
Aussies have seen the future and we need to make changes now to tackle the scary bits
Catch the superwave
Investors can enjoy the ride as dozens of industries are transformed by technology over the next decade
BUY, KEEP OR SELL
Make the most of your property decisions
Clouds loom over the pyjama party
Funky sleepwear and stationery have been big winners for Solomon Lew, but tougher times may lie ahead
Doomers caught out by sharemarket rebound
Professional fund managers underperformed, but investors who stayed the course have reaped the rewards anyway
Budgeting is a breeze
In today's digital banking world, the right financial app could save you time and money
A people person changes the rules of war
There is a hint of pride in Oleg Vornik’s voice when he confides that, about six months ago, he was named on Russia’s sanctions list.
All quiet on the listings front
The initial public offering (IPO) market in Australia has experienced its quietest six months in years, with just 14 new listings between January and June compared with 59 in the same period in 2022.
Clearance rates high as housing recovers
For the first time since 2021, auction clearance rates have held above 70% for the second consecutive month across the combined capitals (71.1%) and above 60% across the combined regions (60.5%), according to Domain’s July auction report.
Comfort food for turbulent times
No business is totally bulletproof, but people still have to eat during a sharemarket rout
3 ways to beat the cash crunch
Times are tough and money is tight, but there are ways to keep investing that can be easy on your budget