Want to make even more money off your money? Try investing like this

July 12, 2026 — 5:00am

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If you’re reading this column, I have to assume you’ve got a pretty good grasp of the pros and cons of investing. You know, putting some money into shares or other investments, earning a decent return each year, retiring early, buying a 200ft superyacht, sailing out to sea never to return. Everyday sort of stuff.

And indeed, as any good finance guru will tell you, investing is a great way to make your money make money, as, when done sensibly, you’ll end up with not only the amount you put in, but a good return on top.

But what about making your money that’s making money make even more money? Now we’re really talking.

Enter income investing, also known as yield investing. This is a strategy where you prioritise investments in your portfolio that generate you a regular, consistent income. These could be things such as bonds, term deposits, investment properties or certain shares/ETFs.

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It’s a strategy that’s started to gain popularity with younger investors, according to iShares. Investors aged 22 to 45 are most likely to pick income-generating investments as a way to help save towards other........

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