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Being right versus making money
Every investor needs guardrails to protect themselves from their own worst instincts.
Being right versus making money
Being right versus making money
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7 lessons from one of the best stocks in history

7 lessons from one of the best stocks in history

Monster's share price is up over 18 times since I first came across its products in the late noughties. What can we learn from its rise?
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Future Focus: The tax-free returns Aussies are taking advantage of

Future Focus: The tax-free returns Aussies are taking advantage of

There are smart ways to take advantage of your offset account, but balance is the key.
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The Psychology of Money teaches us the only thing holding us back is ourselves

The Psychology of Money teaches us the only thing holding us back is ourselves

There weren’t many things I disagreed with in Morgan Housel’s The Psychology of Money. Here are some top lessons from the book.  
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Are you over, under or perfectly diversified?

Are you over, under or perfectly diversified?

Questions on diversification, answered.
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This week’s best investing insights

This week’s best investing insights

Stay up to date with our best investment opportunities and insights on investing.
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Unconventional wisdom: Learning from a top performing industry

Unconventional wisdom: Learning from a top performing industry

Outperforming means swimming against the tide.
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Tax implications when investing in overseas shares and ETFs

Tax implications when investing in overseas shares and ETFs

A significant factor that determines an investor’s total return outcome is tax. We outline some general rules for how tax may work with foreign investments.
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Young & Invested: How to evaluate a thematic ETF for your portfolio

Young & Invested: How to evaluate a thematic ETF for your portfolio

Not everything is as it appears.
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How to calibrate your target savings rate

How to calibrate your target savings rate

Rules of thumb are better than nothing, but smart investors customise their own savings targets.
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Stop trying to predict the market - do this instead

Stop trying to predict the market - do this instead

In this episode of Investing Compass, Mark and Shani look at the top lessons from Morgan Housel’s book, Same As Ever.
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Future Focus: The fatal error with super

Future Focus: The fatal error with super

Don’t fall for predatory companies encouraging you to pillage your retirement savings.
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September’s best reads from Morningstar

September’s best reads from Morningstar

Take a look through what resonated with investors in September.
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Unconventional wisdom: Why are we turning our back on markets?

Unconventional wisdom: Why are we turning our back on markets?

Markets may not be perfect but a cursory look at the alternative unveils some troubling flaws.
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All about super: Mark’s top articles in September

All about super: Mark’s top articles in September

The top articles in September from Morningstar’s Director of Personal Finance.
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Are you smarter than a year 12 student?

Are you smarter than a year 12 student?

I recently presented a personal finance assignment given to year 12 students and here is one reader’s attempt at answering the question.
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