Australian household debt reaches record highs
Debt is a fact of life for the overwhelming majority of modern day Australian households. We need debt, and increasingly more of it, to...
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Amanda Varidel
Jan 19, 20163 min read
Oil Price Crash Spooks Global Markets
What a start to 2016! With a change in calendar year, came a change in investor sentiment sparking a large sell off in the markets. Why?...
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Amanda Varidel
Jan 19, 20165 min read
Fridgenomics - Investing in Emerging Customers
For those who want to tap into the burgeoning domestic consumption in emerging markets should find this article of particular interest....
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Amanda Varidel
Jan 19, 20165 min read
Our View for 2016
Below Long Term Median Growth, Volatility & Interest Rates Cuts Whilst equity markets around the world continue to experience volatility...
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Amanda Varidel
Jan 5, 20167 min read
The Taxing Future
Believing someone else will pay is naïve: Higher taxes and lower benefits are in our future... Interest rates are on hold for another...
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Amanda Varidel
Jan 4, 20163 min read
Retirement Myths Busted
Retirement planning is difficult because of the numerous competing financial obligations we have, so it must be prioritised. Further,...
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Amanda Varidel
Dec 31, 20154 min read
Our Ten Top Financial Resolutions for 2016
Wow 2015 is done! It's that time again; the time to reassess your finances and commit to making next year your best financial year yet....
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Amanda Varidel
Dec 21, 20153 min read
The Biggest Super Secret
Thousands of Australians could be supercharging their superannuation and getting big tax breaks in the process. Sadly, they’re totally in...
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Amanda Varidel
Dec 17, 20152 min read
Budget Update hits childcare, health and welfare
The government will claw back billions by clamping down on some welfare payments and cutting healthcare rebates. The Federal government...
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Amanda Varidel
Dec 15, 20152 min read
US Fedral Reserve to Act
After a long build-up that stirred waves of turbulence in global markets, the Federal Reserve finally is expected to end its seven-year...
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Amanda Varidel
Dec 3, 20153 min read
Retirement Income Options 101
With interest rates at all-time lows and an outlook of no change in sight, creating a reliable income in retirement can be challenging. ...
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Amanda Varidel
Dec 1, 20151 min read
Rates to stay on hold
The Reserve Bank will not be cutting the official cash rate - at least until next year. All 13 economists surveyed by AAP expect the RBA...
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Amanda Varidel
Dec 1, 20151 min read
Swimming Pool Fence Compliance
From 1 December 2015 all Queensland swimming pools must meet the safety standards prescribed by the Queensland Pool Safety Laws (Building...
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Amanda Varidel
Nov 26, 20152 min read
Ever Increasing Health Insurance Costs - Time to Question - (Post Whenever it suits)
Policy holders are questioning the value of their private health insurance more and more and we think that is a great thing! In the last...
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Amanda Varidel
Nov 26, 20152 min read
Think Beyond the Big Banks
To prove it - ask a friend, family member or the person sitting next to you, to count on two hands how many lenders they could name that...
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Amanda Varidel
Nov 24, 20154 min read
Investing: Five Key Lessons
Investing : Five Key Principles Every bull or bear provides opportunities for investors to improve their process for investing. The best...
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Amanda Varidel
Nov 23, 20151 min read
Are you getting the best from your investment property?
The following is a guide to understand whether you're getting the most from your investment property. Is it time to review your rental...
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Amanda Varidel
Nov 20, 20153 min read
Our Coffee Addiction Could be a Good Thing
Two new studies find the brew can reduce the risk of some deadly diseases. Experts say coffee can be part of a healthy diet. Are you...
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Amanda Varidel
Nov 18, 20152 min read
Spotlight on Prostrate Cancer
What’s prostate cancer? Prostate cancer occurs in some men when normal cells in the prostate gland start to grow abnormally and in an...
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Amanda Varidel
Nov 16, 20152 min read
World's Most Prosperous
The Legatum Institute, an international think tank and educational charity focused on promoting prosperity has released its annual global...
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