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Newton's Gravity and Investment Bubbles
To his embarrassment, Sir Isaac Newton discovered that the laws of gravity also apply to investment bubbles….. Physicist and...
Amanda Varidel
Oct 11, 20163 min read


What are bonds?
Bonds are the largest securities market in the world yet many investors know very little about them. Bond yields drive investment in all...
Amanda Varidel
Oct 6, 20161 min read


Are you planning a renovation?
Renovating a property is more than just a pure financial decision. It can have significant implications not only for your cash flow, but...
Amanda Varidel
Oct 5, 20163 min read


Why are interest rates so low?
Last month, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) cut the official cash rate for the second time in 2016 and the official cash rate in...
Amanda Varidel
Oct 1, 20162 min read


No Time To Build Now for First Timers
From 1 July 2016 the Great Start Grant will be known as the Queensland First Home Owner Grant and depending on your date of contract...
Amanda Varidel
Sep 20, 20162 min read


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...
Amanda Varidel
Sep 9, 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...
Amanda Varidel
Sep 7, 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...
Amanda Varidel
Sep 6, 20162 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,...
Amanda Varidel
Sep 5, 20163 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...
Amanda Varidel
Sep 2, 20162 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...
Amanda Varidel
Sep 1, 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...
Amanda Varidel
Aug 22, 20164 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...
Amanda Varidel
Aug 19, 20162 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...
Amanda Varidel
Aug 17, 20163 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...
Amanda Varidel
Aug 16, 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...
Amanda Varidel
Aug 15, 20162 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....
Amanda Varidel
Aug 10, 20163 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...
Amanda Varidel
Aug 8, 20166 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...
Amanda Varidel
Aug 3, 20161 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....
Amanda Varidel
Aug 2, 20163 min read
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