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Investing


It doesn't matter whether you are investing $500 or developing a major diversified investment strategy for the rest of your life; the issues you need to consider will fundamentally be the same.

Our key tips for investing
Where do you start?What can you invest in?
Work out your financial objectives
Work out how much you can invest
Develop your own financial strategy
Stay in control of your investing
Managing your investment risks
Should you borrow to invest?
Consider tax and social security issues
Learn more about investing
'Responsible' investing		Lending your money in return for interest
Investing in shares
Investing in managed funds
Timeshares
Investing in a mortgage scheme
Topping up your superannuation
Investing in real estate
Decide if you need an adviser
Investing in debentures
Watch out for...
Risks in investing overseas
Buying and selling shares on the internet
Investment scams
Tips on investment seminars		Software for trading shares
High rates of return and risk
Keep track of your paperwork


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