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The 50% Capital Gains Tax (CGT) discount is a major driver behind Australia’s booming property market. This article examines its impact on the housing affordability crisis and considers potential future policy reforms.

An article by Kevin Khang, Vanguard Senior Global Economist, which examines how emerging AI infastructure and tech investment trends are impacting the market outlook and what this means for investors and their portfolios.

Our latest quarterly economic update includes commentary on the gold and oil price and its implications to Australia’s economy, the US and Australian outlook on rates, an analysis of share prices and key events that may be relevant to the market and economy.

This article outlines the differences between two index funds – one Australian and one international. It discusses the benefits to be gained from diversification through investing in overseas share markets.

An insightful article that provides some reminders for sensible investing during market downturns.

We explain the different types of income-generating investments available, from those that have no potential to lose capital value to those with the potential of capital loss, and those in between.

Investment risk is tightly linked to return. Not taking on sufficient investment risk can expose investors to other risks. This article looks at achieving the right balance. It includes a case study to explain.

This article uses a case study to highlight the risks of lending money to family without proper financial planning. It explores how a lack of formal agreements and professional advice led to significant financial loss and family conflict, and outlines steps that could have prevented these issues.

This article helps readers understand the impact of inflation on savings and investments. It shows how cash and low-risk investments can be eroded by inflation, and focuses on the value of a diversified investment approach to safeguard against inflation’s effects.

This article presents a case study on how HECS-HELP loans may impact a home loan application, and strategies people can take to minimise its impact/maximise their loan amount.

This article explains what it means to buy shares in a business. It focuses on the emotional side of investing by explaining you are not just buying a piece of paper but a share of a business. It discusses the benefits and responsibilities of a shareholder.

This article explores the influence of behavioural biases on investment decisions and offers practical strategies for managing these biases to achieve better investment results.