Going green is growing in popularity, but when it comes to investing your money there are grey areas to be avoided. This guide to ethical investment will get you started.

Forget ritzy city suburbs in Sydney and Melbourne – a property forecaster has picked 20 unlikely areas on the cusp of a real estate boom.

SMSFs are often called ‘do-it-yourself funds’, but that isn’t really the case. Meet the people who you will have to work with or who can help you meet your obligations as an SMSF trustee in this ATO video.

If you don’t know your current financial position, how will you know if your wealth is growing?

If you want to build your wealth, making a list of all your assets and liabilities is a great place to start. You can revisit the list every year to see how much progress you’re making towards building a wealthier future.

Review your current financial position.

Like the idea of effortlessly investing in a lot of listed companies at low cost, with a minimum investment outlay, and the potential to achieve good returns? If this sounds like you, then it could be worth exploring the benefits of buying what are called ETFs (Exchange Trade Funds).

The federal government’s Leading Indicator of Employment fell for the 16th month in a row in September, hinting at slowing economic conditions.

Checking in on the property market this week, I attended a Residential Property Market Update presented by Michael Watson from La Trobe Financial Here’s what I learned.

If you get a tax refund, bonus or inheritance here are some smart ways to use this money that will give you long-term benefits.

There are many stages in life when you need to move house. Be smart, consider all your options and get advice from trusted professionals. Reduce risk, create a solid, effective personal and financial plan.

How do you measure ‘risk’? When seeking financial advice, this can often be confusing. After all, no-one wants to make a bad investment and lose their hard earned cash!

Ensuring you are paid properly is a key element to being financially independent. Read on for five simple steps to take when asking for a pay rise.

It’s never too early to start investing. Here’s a quick and simple explanation about the effect of compound interest on saving for your future.