I wish I had a dollar for every time I have been asked, “what is the market going to do?”. And another dollar for everytime I have asked in return “what is your investment for?

While effective investing is crucial for wealth creation, there is a lot to know and many pitfalls to avoid, as many of the world’s most successful investors have learned over their respective investment journeys. 

When it comes to investing in shares, it’s often said that time is your friend.

The data shows that investing small amounts consistently over time and riding out the ups and downs of the market by holding onto your investments for the long term, can produce a healthy return.

Investing is often considered best undertaken with a cool head and heart. But for some investors, passion is the whole purpose of the investment.

Investing successfully and improving your investment portfolio can be as much about minimising mistakes as trying to pick the ‘next big thing’. It’s all about taking a calm and considered approach and not blindly following trends or hot tips.

Education is a wonderful gift that parents can provide to their children as it opens doors to a brighter future.

If you are considering private schools, it is essential to plan in advance though. With the rising costs of education and various expenses associated with that, these costs can quickly add up to $40,000 a year.

But don’t worry, we are here to help you navigate through it.

In this article, our adviser Leandro Bonin covers ways you can save effectively for your child's education, avoid common pitfalls and ensure a secure financial future.

Rising inflation brings about concern for many, but Vanguard's time-tested investment philosophy—and a long-term focus—can help any investor navigate choppy waters.

Despite much talk of rising interest rates and possible recession, here are a few reasons to stay the course and stick to your long-term investment strategy.

Given the inherent volatility of security prices in capital markets, it is useful to remind ourselves of strategies that investors can utilise to meet their investment goals.

This is important when constructing and positioning a diversified portfolio of assets, a challenge that most financial advisers face daily.

What are interest rates?

The interest rate is the amount a borrower pays for borrowing money from a lender, which is why it's often referred to as the cost of borrowing.

Here are five investing tips for those who are just beginning their investment journey.

Knowing how your mind works can help you avoid the more obvious traps many investors fall into.

Cognitive bias has become a bit of an investing buzz phrase in recent years.

For many people, the phrase “investing in the share market” is framed by either gains and losses. For the “gains” group, the thought of increasing their wealth and having the potential to generate returns is what propels them to invest. For the “losses” group, the thought of losing money is what keeps them out of the market and from investing their hard-earned monies into what they might perceive as a risky endeavour.

Heightened global markets volatility – as we’re experiencing right now – can easily trigger kneejerk reactions by panicked investors.

Widespread selling, triggered by the Russia-Ukraine crisis, has been behind the recent big swings on global financial markets, including on stock markets, commodities markets, and currency markets.

The surge in house prices around Australia over the last two years has done little to quell the notion that getting on the property ladder is an increasingly difficult feat, particularly for younger investors.

As interest rates start to increase after a lengthy period of historical lows, it’s a good time to think about how your money is working for you and whether your investing style and strategy is still in line with your goals.