This is the second episode in the special four part summer 'restart' edition of The Australian's Money Cafe, where James Kirby is joined by financial advisor James Gerrard to reintroduce you to investing. This week they discuss how to balance your shareholdings to get growth and defensive investments, the secrets of dollar cost averaging, the 12 month tax rule you must know when share trading and what the ideal number of stocks to hold is?

Why property bargain hunters can hang tight... this downturn is only starting
27:45

Mortgage or super? Where should I put my extra money?
28:11

How to invest for your kids
44:09