Finance & investment guides

Learn the basics before the first investment.

Plain-English Australian investing education for younger beginners, plus practical property tools for people who want structure before a major decision.

Last reviewed: 17 May 2026. General information only, not financial advice.

Finance guide, property tools and due diligence preview

The toolkit

Start with the guide, then use the tools as they go live.

These products are education and templates only. They do not replace professional financial, legal, tax or investment advice.

Property tools update

Property guides are paused until the 2026 Budget legislation is clearer.

On 12 May 2026, the Australian Government announced proposed changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax from 1 July 2027. The property guides are being held until the legislation has passed through both houses of Parliament and there is enough certainty around the final rules. Once the position is official, the revised guides will be updated and released for sale.

Expected release Once legislation is settled

The release timing depends on the bill passing Parliament and official guidance confirming the final position.

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2026 edition Your First Investments Beginner guide

Your First Investments

A plain-English guide for young Australians who want to understand emergency funds, debt, ETFs, micro-investing, super, fees and scams before they start.

AUD $19

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Buyer's Due Diligence Guide

A structured guide for checking costs, risks, inspections and state-specific issues before buying.

Policy update pending. Release planned once the legislation is settled.

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Property Investment Spreadsheet

Model rent, expenses, holding costs, yield, cash flow and buffers before committing to a property.

Policy update pending. Release planned once the legislation is settled.

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The Autistic Investor

A plain-language property guide built around structure, numbers and calmer decision-making.

Policy update pending. Release planned once the legislation is settled.

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What it helps with

Fewer surprises. Better questions.

The goal is not to tell someone what to buy. The goal is to give them a clearer structure for thinking before they put money into an investment, app, platform or property decision.

Finance basics

Read the short guides before comparing apps or products.

These support pages answer the terms and platform questions that often come up before buying the beginner guide.

Beginner investing terms

Plain-English explanations of ETFs, brokerage, CHESS, custodial ownership, diversification, volatility and superannuation.

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Choosing an investing app

Questions to ask about fees, ownership, available products, security, support and scam warning signs before signing up.

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Your First Investments

The paid beginner guide brings these ideas together in a calmer order for younger first-time investors.

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