Our investment and economic outlook, August 2026 By Vanguard Markets and economy Our latest forecasts for investment returns and region-by-region economic outlook Our economic outlook for Australia Resilient household spending may contribute to upside risk for the policy rate path “The combination of still-elevated inflation and weak productivity makes the case for a hawkish policy…
Money myths about investing and saving Many of us grow up with money beliefs that can shape how we save and invest. Some of these beliefs were passed down with good intentions. Others are outdated. And some may be quietly holding you back. Money confidence isn’t something you either do or don’t have. It’s something…
Beyond the big banks – how other investment options can help you diversify By Vanguard ETFs Build your portfolio There is a home bias for many Australians who load their portfolios with shares in the major banks, but they could be missing out on other strong sectors and the advantages of exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Australians love…
The three phases of retirement: Key decisions at every stage By Vanguard Super and retirement Retirement starts long before your last day at work There are certain moments in life that reshape not just your finances, but the way you live. Starting a family, moving overseas for a job, changing careers – retirement belongs in that…
Financial literacy in Australia: Where we’re improving (and falling behind) By Vanguard Super and retirement The basics How well do we understand our money? Most of us make financial decisions almost every day. We decide whether to save or spend, how much of the mortgage to pay down, where to invest and, eventually, how to turn…
Generation Mortgage: Why younger Australians face a very different retirement By Vanguard Super and retirement A very different retirement awaits For generations of Australians, owning the family home outright by retirement was almost taken for granted. You bought a house during your working years, gradually paid down the mortgage and ideally entered retirement debt-free, with…
Invest with perspective By Vanguard Investing strategy The biggest market events of the past 30 years had one thing in common: few saw them coming If you could go back 30 years and invest with the benefit of hindsight, many decisions would seem obvious. You would know when to avoid the dot-com crash, how to…
I came close to selling my portfolio during the Global Financial Crisis By Vanguard Investor stories Three decades of investing taught Toby Dods the value of perspective After more than three decades of investing, Melbourne retiree Toby Dods says one of the biggest lessons he’s learned was maintaining a long-term perspective particularly during periods of…
WATCH: Why asset allocation remains an investor’s most important decision By Vanguard Investing strategy In a world where markets can change quickly and headlines compete for attention, having a clear investment philosophy can help investors stay focused on their long-term goals. In this interview, Livewire’s Chris Conway speaks with Vanguard Chief Investment Officer for…
Five steps towards a more confident retirement By Vanguard Super and retirement Small steps today could make a big difference to how you feel about retirement For many Australians, the answer isn’t particularly reassuring. Retirement can feel like a distant and complicated goal, particularly when you’re balancing more immediate priorities such as mortgage repayments, household…