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Stand out from the flock

With investors losing money on the markets left, right and centre, it is the cautious managers who are dealing best with the global financial crisis, writes John Collett.

Pick of the bunch

The typical superannuation fund balance is down about 11 per cent since the peak late last year. Some funds have done better than others and many people will be wondering whether it's time to change.

Fletcher Building Ltd (FBU)

With the focus on volatile resources and financials, the past few weeks and months have been hectic in the markets, so we thought we'd slow things down this week with a look at a relatively staid industry - building materials.

Safe haven no more

Investors have discovered alternative assets are no substitute for cash and fixed interest in a financial storm.

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Savings saviour

The first rung on the property ladder may be easier to reach following the launch of a specially designed account.

Your monthly super funds

THE latest monthly SelectingSuper Default Option Index shows superannuation performance results have remained down over the short term, with the rolling monthly index at -6.7 per cent for the one-year period to August 31. While the short-term results are grim, the long-term results are stronger at 8.6 per cent a year over five years.

Time out of work a super nightmare

Child-rearing and housekeeping are demanding and commendable roles that, unfortunately for women, don't count at retirement time.

A monopoly on games

It's common for collectors to do their buying and selling entirely on eBay, the global online auction site. The facts are staggering. There are now about 84.5 million active users worldwide in the 39 eBay markets, including Australia. At any given time there are about 112.3 million listings worldwide in more than 50,000 categories.

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[Portrait: Noel Whittaker]Noel Whittaker is a Brisbane-based financial adviser and author of nine books, each week Noel answers your questions.

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