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Around 15 million Aussies with some form of private health care cover are about to feel the pinch of another rate rise on 1 April. The government has approved an industry average price increase of 3.73 per cent – the biggest hike since 2018. But don’t be fooled by the headline figure because the impact… Read more »
Media coverage of sharemarket corrections can spook even the most professional investor. It can be scary. Before building the bunker, it’s worth remembering a couple of things. I love the advice of Warren Buffet from his biography, Snowball: “Cash combined with courage in a crisis is priceless.” “Don’t invest in things you don’t understand.” “Don’t… Read more »
I’ve written about ‘Trump Trade’ before – that is the stocks and sectors which benefit from a pro-business regime in the White House. But since the presidential inauguration, the decisions coming out of the White House have been anything but pro-business and financial markets are now panicking. Markets hate uncertainty and with Trump 2.0 there… Read more »
Does doing your house up by adding a swanky new kitchen, swimming pool or deck add as much value as you hope? Let’s take a look. According to Ray White chief economist, Nerida Conisbee, over the past two years, we’ve seen the value of renovations undertaken remain high, largely driven by rising construction costs. With… Read more »
Financial abuse is all around us but elderly people are more at risk, and the reason is very sad … We don’t like to think about getting older, but it’s a fact of life. Unfortunately, it’s also when we’re most vulnerable to financial abuse. Elder financial abuse is when an older person, often lonely, frail… Read more »
Millions of Australians with private health insurance could be paying more for their policies this year with a “perfect storm” putting pressure on premiums. Health Minister Mark Butler has announced that he’s approved an average 3.73 per cent lift in private health insurance premiums as inflationary forces and tensions between hospitals, governments and insurers have… Read more »
Teaching our kids basic money skills early on will not only give them the tools to build wealth, but more importantly, help them steer clear of financial pitfalls. I know I talk about financial literacy a lot … it’s something I’m really passionate about. But honestly, I can’t help but wonder how much financial strife… Read more »
With a rate cut comes an increase in property values … But the higher prices might mean you now need to borrow more. Here’s how to make yourself more appealing to a lender. Be honest with yourself While rate cuts will improve borrowing power, be warned they won’t necessarily bring homeownership dreams closer in reach.… Read more »
The 0.25 per cent cut to interest rates could leave an extra $100 a month in the pockets of mortgage holders. And most lenders have already indicated they’ll pass on the full cut to borrowers. It’s great news if you are under mortgage stress … but there is more you can do to ease it.… Read more »
Been keeping an eye on the markets lately? Then you’ve probably heard the phrase ‘Trump Trade’. Here’s what it means and how it might impact your investments. Put simply, the Trump Trade is how the market is reacting to Donald Trump’s US presidential election win. Investors have been betting that his return to the White House… Read more »
