Falling Aussie Dollar....what does it mean for your investments
The Australian dollar fell to a six-month low last week. On Monday, the Aussie was trading at 89 US cents, down from 90 US cents on...
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Amanda Varidel
Sep 18, 20145 min read
Profits and the Australian economy - not bad!
The profit reporting season that just ended was reasonably good with profit growth expectations affirmed. While June quarter GDP growth...
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Amanda Varidel
Sep 15, 20142 min read
How Long Do I Need to Hold my Investment Property?
We believe that residential property is a very long-term investment. We base our position on proven reality. ABS statistics show that...
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Amanda Varidel
Sep 12, 20142 min read
Corporate Australia gets Thumbs Up - View Remains Positives for Oz Equities
We still hold a view that Australian shares are still a critical part of any investment portfolio and consider an overweight position as...
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Amanda Varidel
Sep 12, 20142 min read
How long can interest rates remain on hold?
The official cash rate in Australia is at a generational low of 2.5%, and has remained at this rate for a year. We examine why rates may...
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Amanda Varidel
Sep 8, 20142 min read
Financial Literacy 101
Here is what we think it means to be financially literate. 1. Protection To avoid footing a huge bill in an emergency, insurance is one...
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Amanda Varidel
Sep 1, 20141 min read
Infrastructure Boom: Opportunities for industrial property
BY: MICHAEL KINGCOTT Head of Property Investment Strategy and Research, AMP Capital With over $239 billion* in transport projects...
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Amanda Varidel
Aug 26, 20142 min read
Great Strategies for Managing Your Rental Property
Letting a rental property is pretty tough at present. A regular we hear at present is that there is so much competition. How will you...
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Amanda Varidel
Aug 18, 20142 min read
Where are all the First Home Buyers???
With fixed rates having reached an historic low, with nine lenders dropping their five-year term loan to 4.99% and lower, provides a...
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Amanda Varidel
Aug 5, 20143 min read
Retirement
Mistake Free Retirement Counting down the days until you retire from work and start a new chapter in your life?? Perhaps you’re looking...
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Amanda Varidel
Aug 4, 20142 min read
What happens to your super when you die?
When looking to finalise an estate, most will assume their super is dealt with automatically in their will. But this is not the case....
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Amanda Varidel
Jul 23, 20142 min read
Fix or Not to Fix
Over the last 20 years, the Reserve Bank’s cash rate, has fluctuated between 2.5 per cent and 17.0 per cent per annum. Since August 2013,...
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Amanda Varidel
Jul 17, 201421 min read
The global economy: June quarter 2014 review and outlook
The global economy: June quarter 2014 review and outlook Summary After a volatile start to the year, global financial markets calmed down...
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Amanda Varidel
Jun 8, 20141 min read
WARNING: Early Home Mortgage Repayment Schemes
WARNING: Early Home Mortgage Repayment Schemes Caution should be exercised in setting up a loan arrangement which involves channeling all...
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Amanda Varidel
Jun 2, 20143 min read
End of Financial Year
The end of the financial year is fast approaching. Here’s what you should be spending on now to ensure you get the most out of your tax...
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Amanda Varidel
May 15, 20142 min read
2014 Federal Budget summary
2014 Federal Budget summary In one of the more highly anticipated Federal Budgets, the Government announced major changes that could...
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Amanda Varidel
Mar 17, 20142 min read
SHOP WITH US AND SAVE ON YOUR HEALTH INSURANCE
Health insurance premiums are going up again on 1 April 2014 and it's the biggest increase in a decade. Some funds will raise their...
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Amanda Varidel
Mar 12, 20141 min read
Privacy Act changes
The number of Australians blacklisted by credit reporting agencies will increase dramatically due to changes to the Privacy Act that now...
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Amanda Varidel
Mar 7, 20141 min read
Interest Rate Update
At it's meeting the Reserve Bank Board announced it was leaving the cash rate unchanged at 2.5% Whilst the official rate is unchanged,...
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Amanda Varidel
Mar 7, 20143 min read
The Key to Financial Success
Without a sound financial game plan you can never be sure whether you're making the most of your hard earned income or accumulated...
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