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Season 6, Ep. 6
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Insurance is a necessary evil of a holistic financial plan. Some investors avoid enroling or reviewing their insurances.as it's a tedious task that provides no immediate benefit. It however, provides peace of mind and protection at some of the most vulnerable times of your life. It's important to optimise your insurance to make sure you are adequately covered, but also that you are minimising the costs. We go through the best ways to protect yourself.
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Mark's Unconventional Wisdom column focuses on AI this week. He explores why he's not intentionally investing in the AI trend, and why it may not live up to the expectations that investors may have.
When it comes to buying individual shares, investors should seek to avoid big losers every bit as much as they vaunt potential winners. Joseph explores Pat Dorsey's "ten minute test" for cutting lower quality companies from consideration quickly. Does the familiar ASX name he puts under the microscope get pass marks? Find out in Joseph's Bookworm column.
An Investing Compass listener has asked a question about why Shani invests in managed funds. Shani shows how she's based her investing strategy, and therefore her investing products, around what suits her goals and behaviour the best. Find out what Shani likes about managed funds in her Future Focus column.
Ongoing cost of living pressures continue to weigh down on young Aussies trying to fulfil the Australian dream. This raises an important question about the financial viability of raising the next generation. Whilst the crippling price of homeownership is no secret, the cost of having a child is perhaps a lesser discussed issue. With birth rates on the decline, Sim explores whether the average millennial can afford to have children in the current economic climate.
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Audio Producer and mixer: William Ton.
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