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The lessons learnt from a share market correction can prove invaluable for the many investment clubs around Australia. Those that can ride market volatility are the survivors.

Sharemarket basics: a numbers game

Looking for shares to back? You'll need all the help you can get.

Share the wealth

When you didn't buy your shares in the first place, it's difficult to know where to start when you want to offload them. Allison Tait finds out how to sell, sell, sell!

What's your naked position?

Money talks, so they say, but how much finance-speak sounds like double Dutch to you? Here, we define 20 common terms you'll hear in relation to money.

How simple gearing can magnify your gains and losses

No one enjoys being in debt and, understandably, most of us try to clear it as quickly as we can. However, not all debt is bad; it can be a powerful tool for, and integral part of, creating wealth, says Chris Walker.

Reduce your tax: dividend imputation explained

It may sound yawn-worthy, but dividend imputation can make any shareholder smile.

Tracking your shares

Maria Bekiaris reminds ordinary investors of the need to monitor their investment’s performance. You might save yourself a nasty shock of the kind that has disillusioned many over recent years.

Investing case study: Shares are the go

Colin Carrigan's story of building wealth on the stockmarket.

Seven tips for financial success

If you don't win the lottery or marry money, you need a plan to achieve financial freedom — so here are seven solid, practical investment tips that really work, writes Susan Hely.

How to evaluate stocks using ratios

How do you calculate whether a company is delivering value and will do in the future? There are a number of ratios that you can use to help you understand just how well it is performing.

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