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Saving for your children's education

09 Jan 2007 | It can be as simple as putting a few dollars a week into a high interest-savings account or as complex as developing a portfolio of shares. More >>

Money in a nest

CHOICE guide to DIY super

12 May 2008 | Setting up your own super fund can give you control and flexibility but it’s also risky. If your accountant or financial planner recommends it make sure it really will give you the best deal before you jump. More >>

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CHOICE guide to buying shares

23 Mar 2009 | Despite the market hitting a five-year low, the worst may not be over, with further ups and downs likely in this volatile economic environment. More >>

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Managed funds buying guide

20 Feb 2007 | Based on the type of fund you choose (for example: shares, property and/or cash), the fund manager decides which assets to invest in. More >>

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Wraps and master trusts

01 Mar 2008 | Wraps and master trusts dominate as one-stop-shops for accessing a wider range of investments.  More >>

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Options trading seminars

15 Sep 2009 | Options trading is promoted as a "high profit and low risk" strategy to make money. It sounds great, especially if you believe the claims.  More >>

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Guide to selling your property

21 Sep 2007 | Who should you believe when you ask agents to assess your property’s value?  More >>

Super

Super in a volatile environment

12 May 2008 | Your June statement might show the worst return in years. Will you have enough money to retire? Should you switch investment options to manage stockmarket risks?  More >>

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Ethical investing guide

26 Aug 2007 | State governments' super funds are investing millions of dollars of their employees’ super in gambling, cigarette and oil companies?  More >>

Retirement-villages

Retirement villages

24 Feb 2011 | CHOICE's research indicates that a lot of residents become disappointed with their decision to move to a village.  More >>

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Protect your super

Future-proof your super

21 Feb 2012 | With the Euro zone and US economy looking shaky, what’s left of your super nest egg may once again be out on a limb. More >>

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Real estate's influence on newspapers

19 Oct 2011 | Where does advertising end and editorial begin in the murky grey area between the glossy snapshots and auction listings? More >>

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Demystifying financial advice

26 Sep 2011 | CHOICE has been calling for an overhaul of the financial services industry for more than 20 years. The federal government's Future of Financial Advice(FOFA) reforms will hopefully resolve some of the issues.  More >>

Retirement-villages

Retirement villages

24 Feb 2011 | CHOICE's research indicates that a lot of residents become disappointed with their decision to move to a village.  More >>

Super

Super satisfaction survey

23 Jul 2010 | See which funds have the most satisfied members for fees and performance and read our tips for switching. More >>

Financial advice

CHOICE applauds new financial planning rules

28 Apr 2011 | The government says the changes will require financial planners to prioritise the interests of their clients. More >>

Retirement

Income for life?

25 May 2010 | With the average life expectancy increasing, the risk of running out of your savings during retirement is very real. More >>

Financial advice

New report exposes bias

26 May 2010 | If you get financial advice from any of largest six financial planning groups, there’s a good chance you'll end up with investment products offered by the adviser’s parent company. More >>

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Investment tax strategies

03 Feb 2006 | It is possible to plan your investment strategy to reduce tax, without taking too much risk.  More >>

Negative-gearing

Negative gearing

07 Jan 2006 | Negative gearing is being promoted as a way small investors can make money from the property market, but are these claims are too good to be true? More >>

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