by admin | Jan 13, 2022 | Budgeting, Debt, Economics, Federal Budget, Index, Interest Rates, Investing
You might think that only importers and exporters pay attention to the value of the Aussie dollar, but movements in the exchange rate affect us all. After peaking at US$0.81 in January 2018, the Australian dollar fell as low as US$0.61 in March 2020, and is currently...
by admin | Dec 29, 2021 | Budgeting, Debt, Family, Interest Rates, Uncategorized
Australians were introduced to credit cards way back in 1974. Since then, we have embraced the plastic-fantastic with much enthusiasm, and why not? Credit cards meant no waiting; purchases went home immediately and were paid-off in monthly instalments – what could be...
by admin | Nov 30, 2021 | Active, Economics, Interest Rates, Investing, Tax
What return expectations suggest for future investor returns. As global economies recover from coronavirus-inspired disruption and central banks shift their mindset to combating inflation pressures, it feels as though we’ve reached an inflection point in financial...
by admin | Nov 25, 2021 | Economics, Interest Rates, RBA
The Federal Reserve plays an important role in every investor’s finances. But many investors don’t know exactly how or why the Fed matters. The Fed’s decisions affect the economy, interest rates, inflation, and other key variables that are major factors in any...
by admin | Nov 16, 2021 | Economics, Family, Housing, Interest Rates, Lifestyle
When the COVID-19 pandemic struck in 2020 and Australians everywhere were forced to stop work and stay at home, the big banks reached out to affected customers offering to suspend their loan repayments and provide some much-needed financial relief. So great was the...
by admin | Nov 16, 2021 | Family, First Home, Housing, Interest Rates
Buying a new home is undoubtedly one of the most exciting time in our lives. But, on the other hand, a mortgage application can be a stressful process as you dive into a world of unknowns. Let’s look at five factors that may negatively affect your chance of being...
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