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Sting in tail of hedge funds

Hedge funds always seemed like a bad idea for small investors when they were rolled out in earnest by fund managers at the beginning of this century.

Card crime jumps, so don't get caught

Credit and debit card scams are on the rise but you can take steps to stay safe.

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No one can doubt that investors are experiencing some of the worst stockmarket conditions in decades.

Our missing moneybags

'Lost' superannuation is in the billions - and rising.

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Suburbia escapes mauling

Defensive portfolios have helped many families keep the wolf from the door.

Hot or cold but never just right

A year ago Australia boasted a Goldilocks economy - not too hot and not too cold. When the porridge heats up it causes inflation and when it's cold it heralds recession. For a time, the economy was just right.

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Qantas's new frequent-flyer plan offers more choice but some remain unconvinced.

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