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Apr 12 2023

Ways to save money around the home during times of rising interest rates

With interest rates rising almost everywhere, including Australia and the United Kingdom, people have begun tightening their purse strings as best they can. However, decreasing spending to ensure your expenses match your reduced budget could mean barely any savings or none at all. Good thing there are several ways by which you can not only […]

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Apr 12 2023

Economic benefit going to rich ‘inequality on steroids’

A disparity between how much of the economic benefits the vast majority of Australians get compared to the top end of town has been described as “inequality on steroids”. A new report shows 90 per cent of Australians received just seven per cent of the benefits of real economic growth over a decade from 2009. […]

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Apr 5 2023

5 Key considerations when investing in commercial property

Unlike buying residential real estate, investing in commercial property is generally viewed as the territory of more seasoned, wealthy investors. However, as long as you’re willing to learn and put in the work, there’s no reason you can’t succeed when you venture into the world of commercial real estate. After all, if you can, diversifying […]

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Apr 5 2023

Want a comfortable retirement? Here’s what you need to do…

Retirement always seems to be far away; until it isn’t. Many retirees realise too late that they are running out of money much sooner than expected. Therefore, Australians planning for retirement need to reconsider their assumptions regarding how much planning they have to do and how much money they need to live comfortably in their […]

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Mar 29 2023

Spending slows as households start to shut up shop

A tepid lift in retail sales suggests squeezed household budgets are keeping shoppers away from big-ticket items but consumers aren’t fully boycotting the shops just yet. Official retail sales rose a modest 0.2 per cent in February in line with consensus forecasts, down from a 1.8 per cent lift in January. The indicator, one of […]

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Mar 22 2023

Study shines light on depth of poverty in Australia

Renters, single parents, women, students, the unemployed and people with a disability are the Australians most at risk of poverty, a new study has found. The Australian Council of Social Service (ACOSS) partnered with the University of NSW to examine which groups were at risk of poverty in their lifetimes. The study found the depth […]

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Mar 15 2023

Overcome the Deposit Barrier With These 6 Tips

In Australia, the deposit barrier is a significant challenge for many people who wish to buy their own homes. Saving up for a deposit can be a daunting task, especially for first-time homebuyers. The good news is that there are various strategies and resources available to help you overcome the deposit barrier. Here are some […]

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Mar 8 2023

The Lipstick and Beer index

Traditional indicators such as GDP, unemployment rates, and inflation indicators are used to measure the health and performance of an economy. These are commonly used by economists and policymakers in gauging a country’s economic growth and stability. However, there are also more unconventional indicators that can provide insights into consumer behaviour and market trends. The […]

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Mar 1 2023

Achieving Your Big Picture With Your Finances

Even as children, people create this big picture in their minds — a reflection of how they envision their life to be. Whether your big picture is similar to what’s called the Australian Dream (home ownership as the key to a better life) or not depends a lot on your priorities and goals in life. Either way, […]

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Mar 1 2023

5 Ways to Build Up and Protect Your Finances

People strive hard to accomplish a variety of goals during their lifetime, although there’s nothing more significant than being able to spend quality time in the company of family, friends and loved ones. Indeed, investing in relationships gives depth and meaning to one’s life. However, in living, you also amass assets and liabilities along the […]

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Ways to save money around the home during times of rising interest rates

Economic benefit going to rich ‘inequality on steroids’

5 Key considerations when investing in commercial property

Want a comfortable retirement? Here’s what you need to do…

Spending slows as households start to shut up shop

Study shines light on depth of poverty in Australia

Overcome the Deposit Barrier With These 6 Tips

The Lipstick and Beer index

Achieving Your Big Picture With Your Finances

5 Ways to Build Up and Protect Your Finances

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