FIRSTLINKS News & Analysis

James Gruber reflects on an eventful year for markets and lessons investors can take. 

Parents are often uncomfortable talking to their adult children about personal matters, but there are many benefits in having such a conversation.

Common investor habits are selling when the market falls, worrying about others, a fear of running out of money and losing patience with a fund. Here...

Like negative gearing, discounted capital gains tax, is criticised for giving investors an edge over first-home buyers. A discount is justified but...

Over decades, relatively few companies generate all the stockmarket's outperformance. Is this an argument for passive investing or does it prove...

The new tax on super over $3 million brings alternatives into play for tax efficiency. For investors who can be bothered juggling different types of...

Firstlinks readers weigh in on what you need to know to enjoy life after work.

A healthy couple entering retirement can expect at least one of them to live for 30 more years. What do the 30-year asset performance charts say...

Benjamin Graham wrote that everyone should hold between 25% and 75% in equities, with the rest in bonds. The right level is the point where you sleep...

The legendary investor says if you don't relish managing your own investments, leave it to others and find something else to enjoy.