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Whether you are an experienced investor or a beginner, there are plenty of steps you can take to grow your money and keep it safe. This section of the website guides you through the basic principles of investing and how to find a good financial adviser. We also identify some investing danger signs.

After you have the basics, we look more deeply at the most common types of investments used by Australians – shares, managed funds and property.