The simple saving strategy that banks have ripped off
It’s the strategy that became so popular, even banks are ripping off the idea. This is how you can set up your “buckets” and create a lifelong habit of saving, writes the Barefoot Investor.
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Best ways to invest your money as rates fall
The cash rate is expected to be cut another two times — leaving many Aussies unsure of how to save and invest their money right now. SEE WHERE YOU SHOULD STASH YOUR CASH
Time for some financial spring cleaning
The best way to boost your investment returns is by lowering your costs and if your financial adviser is working in your best interests, he’ll agree with you, writes the Barefoot Investor.
Beware the big fat cat funds
Fat cat funds have been licking the cream off investors’ returns for years and the average young worker who has their super with one of the big five could find themselves $200,000 worse off when they retire, writes the Barefoot Investor.
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