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Government assistance is available for parents with new babies, but some of these concessions have been cut or slowed down to help reduce government expenditure. The Baby Bonus is one casualty. From 1 September 2012, the baby bonus has been reduced to $5,000 per annum. New parents can choose to apply for the Baby Bonus…
We are fast approaching the next indexation date of 20 September for Centrelink and Veterans’ Affairs payments. This indexation will see pensions increase by $17.10 per fortnight for singles and $25.80 per fortnight for couples. The new pension payment rates (including Pension Supplement) will be: $772.60 a fortnight for singles, and $1,164.80 a fortnight for…
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This article appeared in the September 2012 ASX Investor Update email newsletter with there permission I have used it. With the latest reporting season throwing up several strong profit results, our base case of a sharemarket rally in the second half of 2012 remains. Here are 10 stocks that surprised the market with…
Satisfaction with the financial performance of Industry Super Funds in July 2012 was 50.6%, well ahead of the 43.6% shown by Retail Funds, but still below the 67.3% of Self Managed Funds. Over the last 12 months Industry Funds has increased their lead over Retail Funds from 2.5% points to 7.0% points. These are the…
Last week I was interviewed by Australian Financial Review journalist Zoe Fielding about renting your home, strategies, pitfalls and how it effects retirees. Please feel free to read the whole article
If you get extra money or a windfall such as a tax refund, a bonus, or an inheritance, you might be tempted to splurge on things you don’t need. Here are some smart ways to spend this money that will give you long-term benefits. Pay off debt Put it in a high interest savings account…
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