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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.
Baby boomers bet on blue chips
Older investors have a reputation for loving well-established, high-quality companies.
Stretched budgets dampen enthusiasm
The number of Australians trading shares and exchange traded funds (ETFs) online has dropped by 15% in a matter of months.
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.
1 million Aussies juggle two jobs
Following 12 interest rate rises since May last year, almost 1 million Australians are juggling a second job or a side hustle to make ends meet, new data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) shows.
Come clean about a dirty obsession
Many Aussies would rather stop eating out than let go of the cleaner, but there’s a way to enjoy both
Nation of investors doubles down
Despite high inflation and financial uncertainty, Aussies have put trillions of dollars into property, shares and super
Too much of a good thing
The writing is on the wall for boom-time iron ore prices as production is ramped up and new mines are opened
Comfort food for turbulent times
No business is totally bulletproof, but people still have to eat during a sharemarket rout
Don't get mad, get even
Australia's big banks and supermarkets face little competition, which makes them the ideal income-producing, low-volatility investments
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
When a business goes bust
As company failures start rising, here's a guide to what shareholders can expect to salvage from the wreckage
Take your foot off the accelerator
Before it's too late, investors should brace their portfolios for a slowdown
Check your insurance cover too
When your annual statement arrives, look beyond the investment return to make sure you have the right insurance cover
Robots get in on the act
Artificial intelligence will play an increasingly important role in helping us run our finances and create wealth
In a greener landscape
Investors increasingly want to align their ethics with their financial goals
Fees take it to the next level
After buying an apartment, owners should be prepared to regularly dip into their savings to cover maintainance and unexpected building issues
'Stuff' keeps the business booming
Unlike other commercial property, self-storage units are proving a solid investment
On the newer side of the street
Modern apartments have had their share of problems, but they can be a better investment than their older counterparts
On the road again... and again
Retirees with a sense of adventure are joining the army of grey nomads who spend their days exploring our sunburnt country
When lives can be rescued
A free counselling service can get the debtors off your back and your finances on track
5 ways to future-proof your job
If MBAs were the career enhancer of the '80s and '90s, transferable skills are a must today
Count all the costs of downsizing
As well as the mounting expenses of selling and buying, there can be an emotional price to pay too
Tax amnesty can ease the pressure
The ATO is giving small enterprises, which owe almost $30 billion, the chance to clear the slate
Finetune your offset game
These accounts have long been touted as one of the easiest ways to lower mortgage repayments without impinging on cashflow, but how well do they really work?
Australia goes into recession
Whether the economy has a hard or soft landing is open to debate, but at the very least we are in for some volatile times in the battle against inflation
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Bank accounts are sport's losers
Financing the kids' extracurricular activities can be an expensive business, but there are ways to keep the costs under control
Dreams created in the lab
The search for a cure or treatment, with a low chance of a large return, is rather like prospecting for a precious metal