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A Meissen chicken ornament; Europa and the Bull; Royal Doulton’s Bunnykins ceramics.

The kitschy ornaments on your grandma’s shelf could be worth thousands

While these garish ceramics were considered kitsch for many decades, younger people are today displaying their grandparents’ figurines or buying their own.

  • Stephen Crafti

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Victoria Devine at the 2026 Federal Budget lockup.

My question to Jim Chalmers wasn’t ‘hard hitting’. Here’s why I asked it

When an invitation to return to the budget for a second year came up, I didn’t hesitate. Here’s what it was really like.

  • Victoria Devine
The longer your money stays in super, the more it can grow.

Should I invest my savings in shares or super?

Working out where to allocate a big chunk of cash can be tricky, but it’s important to think about the long-term implications.

  • Noel Whittaker

The misconception about investing that scares a lot of people

The challenge is that most people have a flawed understanding of “risk”.

  • Paridhi Jain
Illustration by Dionne Gain

Seven things to talk about before you invest with friends and family

Ask yourself these questions to ensure everyone enjoys the proceeds and the relationship stays intact.

  • Helen Baker
Investment bonds can be a good option for those looking for a tax-friendly environment outside of superannuation.

Should we invest in shares, super, or give bonds a try?

Investment bonds can be a suitable option for those looking for a tax-friendly environment outside of superannuation.

  • Paul Benson
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Mirror Trading International was a bitcoin investing ponzi scheme that spread across the globe and to Australia during the pandemic.

Bitcoin to bust: World’s biggest Ponzi scheme could cause more heartache for Australians

Thousands of Australians will be under scrutiny as liquidators look to claw back money “won” in the Ponzi scheme that burned more than $2 billion in investment.

  • Sarah Danckert
The sentiment that investing in shares is like gambling is a surprisingly common one. And the truth is, it’s not totally unfounded.

Think investing is just a gamble? Only if you make it one

The sentiment that investing in shares is like gambling is a surprisingly common one. And the truth is, it’s not totally unfounded.

  • Paridhi Jain
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Four simple things to think about before investing a cent

What many people don’t realise is that good investing starts long before you invest the money.

  • Paridhi Jain
When you fall victim to an investment scam, it’s possible to claim it as a loss for tax purposes.

I’ve been scammed by my broker, can I claim it as a tax loss?

When you fall victim to an investment scam, here’s what you can do.

  • Noel Whittaker