Read these in order.
Short reading lists that cover everything on the site. Pick the one that matches where you are, and each guide leads into the next.
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You've heard about FIRE and want to know what it is, whether it's realistic, and what you'd actually invest in.
- 15 min
FIRE 101
If you've just typed "What is FIRE" into your search bar, you are about to discover a life-changing financial movement. This guide is aimed to be a…
- 27 min
Investing vs Trading
If you are new to the world of money, you might hear the terms "investing" and "trading" used interchangeably. You might see a news headline that…
- 37 min
The Ultimate Guide to ETFs
If you’ve read our previous guides, you know that we are big fans of simplicity. We don't like staring at six computer monitors, we don't like…
Build your first portfolio
You know you want ETFs. These help you pick a mix you can stick with, and settle the choices people get stuck on.
- 17 min
Beyond ETFs
If you’ve read our guide on ETFs, you know that buying the "whole haystack" of stocks is smarter than trying to find the needle. That’s the first…
- 26 min
DIY Wealth: 3 Simple ASX Model Portfolios
If you’ve been following along, you now know that picking individual stocks is a headache, and that ETFs are the secret weapon for building wealth…
ETF comparisons
Two ETFs look almost the same and you can't pick. These put the popular pairs side by side: fees, holdings, risk and who each one suits.
- 16 min
VDHG vs DHHF: Comparing Two Popular All-in-One ETFs
VDHG and DHHF are two of Australia's most popular one-fund portfolios. Here is how they differ on bonds, fees, holdings and tax, and which kind of…
- 25 min
Hedged vs. Unhedged ETFs
When you start buying international ETFs (like the S&P 500 or Global Shares), you are stepping into a bigger world. But you are also stepping into a…
Tax and super in Australia
You have a portfolio going. These cover the Australian rules that decide how much of it you keep.