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June 2004 "Reducing your Mortgage"
As financial experts are predicting an interest-rate rise after
the coming Federal election, we offer the following tips for
reducing mortgages before that increase arrives.
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February 2004 "Shaping up at the Gym"
Many of us made
New Year resolutions to get into shape by joining a gym. Be aware
that this can lead to more money loss than weight loss.
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December 2003 "Debt Free Christmas"
Christmas is traditionally the season of peace and goodwill
rather than the mad, expensive orgy of gift buying that it has
become. I hope that you are celebrating Christmas in a style that
accords with your financial situation rather than going into debt
to provide the biggest and best gifts for your family and friends
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November 2003 "Access to Superannuation"
The truth about
when you can and when you can't get early access to superannuation
funds; tips on planning ahead for a lower-cost Christmas; and just
who do the banks think they are fooling when they say
"customers are better off"?
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September 2003 "Reverse Mortgages"
A new way of
financing your retirement years called "Reverse
Mortgaging" - check to see if it's right for you. If you're
an ANZ Visa Credit Card holder you'll need to be aware of some
changes and charges. Tips on better managing your mobile phone
accounts and a fun quiz to see if you have "finance
phobia".
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August 2003 "Safe Online Shopping"
How to shop safely while online and a rundown of
some recent Internet and email scams.
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July 2003 "Tax Time"
Hints on
getting your accounts and deductions in order in preparing your
tax return; some changes to the tax threshold and medicare levy
and what to do if you are caught up in the sale of Telstra's
"outstanding debts" to Alliance.
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May 2003 "Text Message Trap"
How to avoid a renovator's nightmare; SMS
messaging and the trap many teenagers fall into; and tips for finding
the right financial advisor for you.
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March 2003 "What is Power of Attorney ?"
Everyone with ageing parents should understand
"Power of Attorney", how to get it and when you might
need to use it.
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February 2003 "More on Credit Card Costs"
A follow-up to the issue of businesses passing on
credit card charges to their customers (you!), along with a look
at potential price rises on the horizon and what to be aware of if
you are offered an "interest free deal".
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January 2003 "New Credit Card Costs"
The lifting of the prohibition on traders
passing-on credit card costs will have a huge impact on
pricing and I don't believe the Reserve Bank has fully considered
the potential repercussions...
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December 2002 "Controlling Christmas
Spending"
Christmas is supposed to be a time of peace and
goodwill, but don’t let goodwill override your common sense. Too
many people overspend at this time of the year. To make it through
the festive season without going into debt, we offer the following
survival tips...
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November 2002 "Investment - what are the
options?"
Q. I am 36 years old, single, no dependents, and have
inherited $50,000 from my grandfather. As my salary is more than
adequate to cover all my expenses plus my mortgage repayments, I
would like to invest this money for approximately ten years. What
are my options?
read the answer >>
October 2002 "Where there's a will, there's a
relative"
If you care about the people you are leaving behind and what
happens to the assets you have built up over your lifetime, it is
essential that you leave a will setting out how you want those
assets to be distributed. Here's some tips on making a will and a
legal will pro-forma (for Australia) that you can use.
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