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There is nothing special about dividends
Why they’re not a tax-efficient way to return capital to shareholders
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Finding the best shares for you

How to find great companies at attractive prices that align with your individual investment goals.
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The advantages of international shares for income investors

Why income investors should consider diversifying outside of Australia.
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Why are the Greens focused on return on equity?

Financial metrics don’t give us a full picture. 
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7 rules for a happy life from Berkshire's Charlie Munger

The legendary investor says if you don't relish managing your own investments, leave it to others and find something else to enjoy.
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Your fixation on short-term data may be costing you money

Jeremy Siegel preaches perspective but investors don’t appear to be listening. 
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History's big lessons for Australian investors

Being on the winning side of war has played a major part in Australia’s financial success.
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3 factors that enable financial advisers to improve returns by 3%

An understanding of how advisers add value allows self-directed investors to set themselves up for success.
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Buffett’s most misunderstood quote

My biggest investing mistake is encapsulated in a Buffett quote that many investors take too literally.
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Is a mortgage actually ‘good’ debt?

What does the explosion in mortgage debt mean for future property prices in Australia and highly geared homeowners.
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Aging changes priorities and your approach to life should change as well

How we age has significant implication on how we should live and think about money. 
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Are investors thinking about the wrong type of risk?

The investment industry defines risk as volatility but for investors the real risk is not achieving your goals. 
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3 lessons to incorporate into your investment approach

Insights from academic research with a real-world filter.  
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How to conquer your fears to beat markets

Book turned movie, Moneyball, chronicles Billy Beane’s journey from failed player to legendary team manager.  We look at how he did it and the lessons that can be applied to become a better investor.
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An investing guide for every life stage

A decade-by-decade guide to achieving financial freedom.
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A checklist for financial fitness

We are constantly comparing ourselves to others but savvy investors focus on progress against goals. 
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