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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...
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...
Amanda Varidel
Dec 1, 20151 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...
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...
Amanda Varidel
Nov 26, 20152 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...
Amanda Varidel
Nov 24, 20154 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...
Amanda Varidel
Nov 23, 20151 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...
Amanda Varidel
Nov 20, 20153 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...
Amanda Varidel
Nov 18, 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...
Amanda Varidel
Nov 16, 20152 min read


How you can save when the Aussie dollar plummets
The sliding currency is hurting consumers and investors. Here’s how to limit your losses. The Australian dollar’s long dive may see the...
Amanda Varidel
Nov 16, 20152 min read


Global Market Update - October 2015
The RBA kept the overnight cash rate at 2.00% at both the October and November meetings. In fixed income, the 3 Month Bank Bill Swap Rate...
Amanda Varidel
Nov 13, 20151 min read


Superannuation is not an Estate Asset
It’s important to know that the lump of money you have in superannuation is not the same as other assets. A recent decision by the...
Amanda Varidel
Nov 13, 20152 min read


Case Study - The Value of a Finance Broker
Here is a case study on how a specialist lending solution to reduce a clients’ monthly repayments by nearly half and saved them from...
Amanda Varidel
Nov 11, 20151 min read


Why should I care about my Credit File?
Employment Did you know that you would be ineligible for certain careers if you have bad credit? Something as small as a $300 telco or...
Amanda Varidel
Nov 10, 20152 min read


Saving for a home deposit
Here’s how long it takes to save for a home deposit Saving for a home loan deposit can feel like an endless process. But is it really? We...
Amanda Varidel
Nov 6, 20153 min read


Super: the easy way to become a millionaire
Putting any spare cash into your super when you’re young can make a massive difference. Make sure this is waiting for you when you...
Amanda Varidel
Nov 5, 20153 min read


You could save on your premiums and/or improve your health cover!
If you’re like the majority of Australians, chances are you haven’t updated your health cover since you first chose your policy. Sticking...
Amanda Varidel
Nov 4, 20151 min read
Amanda Varidel
Nov 3, 20150 min read


Rates Left on Hold
The Reserve Bank of Australia has again decided to leave the official cash rate at 2.00%. This approach was predicted by many financial...
Amanda Varidel
Nov 3, 20151 min read


Redefining Retirement Concepts
Increasingly, there is also pressure to redefine the concept of retirement. The traditional notion of ceasing work in your early to...
Amanda Varidel
Oct 26, 20153 min read
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