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What is a diversified portfolio and why is it important?

Find out why a diversified portfolio is important to reduce your risk as well as maximise your investments.

How can you buy property with your superannuation?

Find out the benefits of purchasing property through a self-managed super fund and how the process works.

How to retire by 40 using FIRE (Financial Independence Retire Early) strategies

The FIRE movement is helping more Australians fast-track their way to early retirement. Here we share three FIRE strategies that may help you hit your

Is it better to pay for income protection insurance inside or outside of super?

Paying for income protection insurance with your superannuation is often cheaper than buying outside of super. Brenton Tong speaks to Finder about the pros and

Do you need to see a financial advisor to manage your super?

Superannuation can determine the lifestyle you are able to maintain in retirement. So whether you’re inching closer toward retirement, wanting to set up an SMSF,

At what age should you see a financial advisor?

Whether you’re planning to get married, buy a home, retire early or need help putting together a budget, getting financial advice in your 20s can

10 small changes to improve your financial position

Discover the small things that you can do today that might make the difference between just getting by and steaming forward financially.

6 steps to making a side income with Airbnb

If you have a spare room or spend time away from your home, Airbnb can be a great way to pay down your mortgage or

What to expect from a first meeting with a financial advisor

Your first meeting with a financial advisor is an important step to getting your finances in order and setting yourself up for a secure future.