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The second half of June is when a lot of share investors look at their portfolio and identify those stocks that have lost money and the ones they’ve lost faith in. It’s a time of review and also, rejigging. Here’s why. Win some, lose some The rationale is to sell the disappointments so that you… Read more »
There’s no denying it – buying your first home in a market of rising prices and housing shortages is tough. So tough that many first home buyers may wonder if it’s better to give up the home ownership dream altogether … and accept a life of renting. But here’s the thing: when you buy property,… Read more »
It’s a lot of fun reading the annual Forbes World’s Billionaires list, the AFR Rich List and The Richest 250 in The Australian … and this year is no different. You soon realise there’s a big difference between having a lot of money and being truly wealthy. Paul Sullivan, author of The Thin Green Line:… Read more »
For anyone who feels overtaken by Australia’s ever-accelerating property market, this one is for you. There are other ways to secure your financial future …. Let’s be honest – buying property in Australia right now is out of reach for millions. With median house prices booming in Perth and soaring well past the $1 million… Read more »
With the thresholds for the Medicare Levy Surcharge about to change, it’s worthwhile making sure you’re not caught, particularly if you’ve had a pay rise this year. In a nutshell, the Medicare Levy Surcharge (MLS) is an additional tax for high-income earners who don’t hold an appropriate level of private hospital cover. If you earn… Read more »
While debate rages over labor’s proposed superannuation tax changes, property experts are already predicting how the housing market will be impacted. Any new tax changes naturally have a wider ripple effect on markets and Ray White group’s Head of Research, Vanessa Rader, can foresee significant consequences for the residential property market from the new… Read more »
With a rate cute and potentially more on the horizon, how can you make the most of it? Here’s what I think … A 0.25 per cent cut in interest rates wasn’t a big surprise to me at the recent Reserve Bank board meeting. What was, howver, is that they debated a 0.5 per cent… Read more »
Let’s use a referendum to once and for all bring politicians and political parties in line with the rest of us. Who’s with me?! Labor has been swept back to power and realistically is looking at another six years in power. It is unlikely that a Coalition could unseat them at the next election in… Read more »
Recently, a few people have asked me if they can save on pet insurance, or even drop it altogether. I get it, we’re all looking at ways to cut costs right now. But pet insurance is like any other type of insurance; the premiums can add up and have you questioning if it’s worth having… Read more »
Quote prices to insure a typical home and car in Australia’s capital cities have climbed an average of 6.36 per cent – about $256 – in the past six months, according to Compare the Market’s Household Budget Barometer Pulse Report. The national capital average insurance quote for a typical four-bedroom house increased by $164, up… Read more »
