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Index Funds in Australia (2025 Beginner's guide)
When you invest in an index fund, your money is used to purchase a portfolio of assets like stocks.
Investing Strategies & Principles for Building Wealth in Australia
We all want to start investing, or have investments. Not many of us want to plan. In this guide I'll show you why you should and how to make your own investment plan.
Ethical Investing 2025: A Guide to Investing with Your Values in Australia
You might hear it called impact investing or sustainable investing. The buzz around ethical investing in Australia has meant there are now more choices when it comes to investment options and products.
Online bank accounts
Up Banking Review 2025 (How I use the digital bank)
Switching banks? This app based option could be a game-changer. No fees, sleek design, and a team reimagining banking.
The Best Online Banks in Australia (2025 Guide)
Compare Australia's top online banks for 2025: Ubank, Up Bank, ING & Macquarie. Find the best interest rates, lowest fees, and innovative features.
Macquarie Bank Review 2025 (An Honest Take After 3 Years With Their Home Loan, Offsets and App)
An honest Macquarie Bank review after 3 years with their home loan and banking services. Discover if their multiple offset accounts, app experience, and platinum credit card are worth the premium positioning, or if you're better off with neo-banks or the Big Four.
Is the ING Savings Maximiser the Best High-Interest Account in 2025?
Discover if ING Savings Maximiser is worth the hype, what the bonus conditions really mean, and how it compares to competitors.
ubank Review 2025 (Spending + Savings + App Experience)
Now a strong contender against big banks, ubank offers a top-notch digital experience. Discover its strengths and shortfalls in this review.
Ubank vs ING (The Differences That Actually Matter in 2025)
Thinking about switching to Ubank or ING? After years with both banks, I've discovered the hidden differences that comparison sites never mention. One could save you thousands yearly—and it's not just about interest rates. The winner might surprise you…
ETF Investing
21+ ETF Model Portfolio Examples (on the ASX)
Discover 21+ ETF model portfolios you can copy to achieve financial success. From Diversified ETFs to ESG to Buffett and Barefoot Investor – there are options to copy and use for your own investing.
How to Invest in S&P 500 ETFs in Australia
Whether you're just starting your investing journey or looking to expand your portfolio, the S&P 500 is worth considering in 2025.
The best ETF in Australia (is the only one I own)
If you only ever wanted to own one ETF ever then what would it be? Well I only invest in one and it's the best ETF in Australia (according to me).