The Retirement Horizon Dire for Most Australians
Many Australians still remain unprepared to tackle the risks of retirement. This is a major hazard not just to the future wellbeing of...
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Amanda Varidel
Sep 7, 20162 min read
New Property Investment Market to Take a Tumble
Over the last twelve months, a quarter of a million new dwellings started construction across Australia. This is an historic record and...
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Amanda Varidel
Sep 6, 20162 min read
Property Settlements - Why you need to act immediately...
A recent court case demonstrates the importance of finalising property matters following separation. In this case the wife was entitled...
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Amanda Varidel
Sep 5, 20163 min read
Two Million Aussies in Financial Stress
A new study shows two million Australians are experiencing high financial stress which prevents them from coping in difficult situations,...
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Amanda Varidel
Sep 2, 20162 min read
Market Volatility Requires Intelligent Diversification
Some of the safest investments have now become thanks to their extreme valuations, the riskiest. What does that do to an investment...
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Amanda Varidel
Sep 1, 20164 min read
Finding the right home loan is as important as finding the right property
There are literally hundreds of home loans available, with new products emerging all the time. As a finance broker we can help you find a...
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Amanda Varidel
Aug 22, 20164 min read
Market Sentiment to Swing - Stay the Course
As we enter the second half of 2016, market sentiment has been fluctuating in the wake of British voters' decision to leave the European...
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Amanda Varidel
Aug 19, 20162 min read
Poor Results for Super for the 2016 Financial Year
Most industry superannuation accounts will have staggered, exhausted to the end of the 2016 financial year with a slightly positive...
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Amanda Varidel
Aug 17, 20163 min read
Dealing with Your Kids Financial Dependence
Many Gen Ys are staying at home longer and their Baby Boomer parents are having to pay for it. It’s no surprise, really. Facing...
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Amanda Varidel
Aug 16, 20162 min read
Home Loan Lenders Feeling the Pinch....Time to review your Home Loan
Most Australians have been disappointed that almost all lenders have decided to retain some or most of the RBA’s cash rate cut to offset...
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Amanda Varidel
Aug 15, 20162 min read
Don't Buy Life Insurance Direct.....
Direct life insurance premiums are on average significantly more expensive than retail premiums, according to research from Life...
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Amanda Varidel
Aug 10, 20163 min read
The New Housing Paradigm
With a changing national demographic and financial situation, here is what we see the future of the residential and investment markets....
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Amanda Varidel
Aug 8, 20166 min read
Self-Managed Super Over-spruiked and Over-rated
SMSFs have become the must-have financial fashion accessory for high-income earners and those seeking control over their superannuation...
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Amanda Varidel
Aug 3, 20161 min read
RBA Cuts Rates
The RBA has cut the official cash rate to 1.5%. This result was widely predicted with many experts tipping the RBA would lower the rate...
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Amanda Varidel
Aug 2, 20163 min read
Lowest Inflation Rates in 100 Years will see RBA Cut Rates
Many economists are expecting an August rate cut subject to this week’s June CPI figures being in line with market expectations....
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Amanda Varidel
Jul 29, 20164 min read
More Gain and Less Tax Pain
Investment bonds are rapidly growing in popularity as super loses some of its appeal as a tax-saving tool – and with tax paid by the...
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Amanda Varidel
Jul 27, 20162 min read
Rate Cuts On the Cards
Economists found little surprising in the minutes of the RBA’s July meeting. As CBA put it, “The RBA Minutes caused no reaction in a...
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Amanda Varidel
Jul 22, 20161 min read
The 'Curse' of the Homemade Will
We have always recommended that everyone should have a properly prepared will and have on many occasions sternly recommended avoiding...
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Amanda Varidel
Jul 20, 20162 min read
Protect your greatest asset - your income
If you’re employed or self-employed, you should consider Income Protection insurance. Case study Leanne works full-time and earns a...
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Amanda Varidel
Jul 19, 20163 min read
Japan pushes markets higher
Markets have continued to rise during the past two weeks, driven by the landslide victory for Japan's ruling coalition in the Upper House...
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