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 Others are outdated.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…
