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Fur coats or a Peaky Blinders cap? The TV fashions shoppers can’t resist
From Jennifer Coolidge’s kaftans to Harrison Ford’s leather jacket, some popular clothing items are booming in popularity – and value.
- by Stephen Crafti
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Opinion
Active investing
Is Harvey Norman beating Amazon? The answer might surprise you
You would have been laughed out of the room in early 2021 if you had told investors that Harvey Norman would outperform Amazon over the next five years.
- by Chris Brycki
Opinion
Aussie dollar
The Aussie dollar is soaring – but there’s a hidden headwind
Movements in the Australian dollar can quietly add to or erode returns from international investments – which can be bad news for your super.
- by Marc Jocum
Opinion
Active investing
Novice to pro: How to go from $0 to $100K in investments
Even if you have thousands of dollars invested, you might still feel like a beginner. Here’s how to change that.
- by Paridhi Jain
Opinion
Gold
Gold is at $7000 an ounce – should you buy it in 2026?
Gold and its slightly less lustrous cousin silver have had a remarkable 12 months. Where to from here for these precious metals?
- by Justin Lin
How nostalgia (and Taylor Swift) is fuelling a rare record boom
The number of stores selling vinyl records has increased dramatically over the past few years as new generations find joy in the physical.
- by Stephen Crafti
Opinion
Ask an expert
I’m about to get my inheritance. Should I buy a Lamborghini?
Once you’ve cleared your mortgage and set a nest egg aside, perhaps you could pursue fun things like a sports car.
- by Paul Benson
At 76, Vicki turned her family group chat into an investing club
Discussing finances and investing is close to taboo in most families, but that’s not the case for grandmother Vicki Price. Instead, she actively encourages it.
- by Nina Hendy
Opinion
Kids & money
The best financial gift you can give your kids – beyond doubt
Every parent I’ve spoken to has a dream of being able to give the children in their life a financial helping hand when they reach adulthood.
- by Victoria Devine
Analysis
Investing
Investment apps are everywhere. But who really holds your money?
Millions of Australians invest in shares. But very few of them know who actually owns their investments.
- by Nina Hendy