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Finance NewsDemand for credit remains subdued
01 Jul 2009 :: Demand for credit remains subdued in an uncertain economic climate with only the housing sector showing... read more
Financial Planning News
Financial planners raided over troubled investment schemes
01 Jul 2009 :: THE corporate regulator has escalated its campaign against the billion-dollar tax minimisation industry... read more
Home Loans News
Up, up and away
29 Jun 2009 :: The banks have been quick to raise fixed rates but there could be another chance to lock in at a low... read more
Insurance News
AIG gets more help to cut debt
29 Jun 2009 :: Troubled US insurance giant American International Group (AIG) appears to have moved further into government... read more
Investment News
Hedge funds make a come back
01 Jul 2009 :: Hedge funds are seen as the cowboys of financial markets; blamed for targeting vulnerable companies and... read more
Sharemarket News
Shares end tough year with a bounce
01 Jul 2009 :: The Australian share market has ended the financial year on an optimistic note, driven up by the energy... read more
Superannuation News
People finding superannuation 'too complicated'
01 Jul 2009 :: A new survey has shown mid-north coast residents are more concerned about having enough money to retire... read more
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With many Australians are under significant financial pressure due to the worsening economic climate, people are now considering all avenues to get some sort of release in the downturn. One issue which may be considered is the prospect of accessing some of your superannuation to prop up your finances.
Anyone who has ever had to pay off a mortgage will tell you they would love to pay it off before the term, but most people will continue to chip away at their loan on autopilot. A proactive strategy can cut your loan term from 30 years to less than half in some cases. Here are 10 ways to own your home sooner.
Credit plays a dual role in our society; sometimes a lifesaver, and at other times a murderer. Trying to float above imminent economical disaster is a daily exercise for the majority. So, credit companies often seem to be our rescuer, offering attractive interest rates, interest-free repayment periods and extended credit limits. But, what they don't tell you at the time you apply for credit could be the knife edge you've been trying to avoid all along.
The 5 Common Mistakes Business Owners Make When Evaluating Their Insurance Requirements
- By Tabitha Wellman
- Insurance
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Looking over your insurance premiums each year, you may be wondering how you could save a dollar or two on your next premium. As an intangible asset, it can be difficult to put a value on insurance ... until something goes wrong and you need to claim. Insurance specialist Brett Wrightson from Brian Bushell & Associates, highlights the five most common mistakes that business owners make when evaluating their insurance requirements:
4 Steps Get Rid Of Debt Problems
- By Rob Hawkins
- Finance
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Are you drowning in debt and having trouble seeing your way out? Follow these steps and you may just see that there's a light at the end of the tunnel!
Recent Articles
Financial Oppression
- By Regis Sauger
- Finance
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Here is why so many people are in despair and suffering emotional problems related to debt. A candid explanation of how interest affects your daily life.
Prepare a Will
- By Michael McGibbon
- Estate Planning
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Many persons avoid preparing a will because they feel this act is too final and may herald their death sooner than later. Then there are others who erroneously believe that only the wealthy should make wills.
If you are like most people on this planet, you are not financially free. You would not be able to stop working and still support yourself and your family from your financial resources. Your ability to work for a salary or wages would therefore be one of your greatest assets.
Don't always trust the label
- By John Kavanagh
- Investing
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Confusion reigns supreme when it comes to the terminology used to describe super funds.
Infestation of sweet deals
- By John Kavanagh
- Finance
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They look like an easy solution to your credit card debt ... but balance transfers come with complex arrangements that can add to your woes.