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Cash options in demand

Australian Super said the number of members selecting the fund cash investment option doubled over the December 2008 quarter, though off a l...

Australia’s AAA rating affirms sound finances and resilient economy

9:43 AM

While global economic conditions are widely tipped to worsen in 2009, Australia is well-placed to ride the storm. Standard & Poor’s yest...

Industry commentators warn of property price drop ahead

12:03 PM

Australia is likely to be spared the hammering experienced by the US and UK property markets, but the domestic industry should brace for a f...

Government urged to review FHOG boost before removing

11:58 AM

The Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) has prepared a pre-budget submission to the Commonwealth Government, calling for a thorough re...

First Home Owners Grant hits the mark

11:13 AM

Figures released by Housing Minister Tanya Plibersek, reveals that 5,385 first home buyers took advantage of the FHOG boost in November 2008...

Life insurance inadequate for most

11:10 AM

More than a quarter of working households say they need life insurance cover of $400,000 or more, according to a survey by the Australian In...

Margin calls hit new record highs

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According to the Reserve Bank of Australia, almost 900 investors per day were subjected to margin calls during the September quarter of 2008...

UK rates cut another 0.5%

9:13 AM

The Bank of England has cut the cash rate to just 1.5% as its economy faces an ever worsening situation. In a statement released overnight r...

Mortgage stress overstated

11:39 AM

According to the Mortgage and Finance Association of Australia (MFAA), less people are having trouble meeting mortgage repayments than is ge...

Keep more cash in your pocket

10:52 AM

Below are some solutions to help you keep more of your hard-earned money. For more tips on saving money, speak to one of the experienced fin...

Rate cuts and incentives fail to boost new home sales

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New home sales recorded a disappointing decline in November 2008, despite interest rate reductions and first home buyer incentives from the ...

Beware of tax office emails

9:07 AM

The Australian Tax Office is warning people about a fraudulent email being circulated that claims to offer a refund from the Tax Office. It ...

Upbeat borrowers bode well for lending activity

9:56 AM

According to figures released by the MFAA/BankWest Home Finance Index today, Australian households are managing the economic downturn reason...

Australians prefer property to shares

9:52 AM

Significant reductions to the cash rate may have had an impact as more Australians plan to choose property over shares in 2009. An online po...

Brokers rank high with young home buyers

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According to the results of the latest MFAA/BankWest Home Finance Index, approximately 42% of people surveyed under the age of 29 were likel...

Job vacancy decline eases in December 08

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The decline in job vacancies stabilised at the end of 2008, a possible indication that employment prospects may not be as weak as anticipate...

Aussies are bargain hunters

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According to the Australian National Retailers Association, December retail sales are up 3% on last year and 10% on the year before. Shopper...

Tips for achieving extra savings

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1. Pay your bills by the due dates and avoid late payment penalties - about $10 on utility bills and far higher for credit card bills. 2. Re...

Rent goes up, property prices go down

9:57 AM

According to Residex, property prices in Perth, Melbourne and Adelaide are expected to stagnate or even go backwards over the next year. Tow...

Banks not passing on rate cuts to farmers

9:55 AM

Farmers say they are not being treated fairly by their banks, because they have not received the same level of interest rate relief as homeo...

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