The federal and local governments have launched several grants and assistance programs to help their citizens achieve the great Australian dream of owning a home. Find out which of them are available to you today: National First home loan deposit scheme (FHLDS) The FHLDS is an Australian government initiative to support...
A million dollars is a figure that’s often cited as the amount you need to retire. But while $1 million doesn’t go as far as it used to – it only goes slightly above the median house price in Sydneyi – for many people it still...
A healthy lifestyle is important for everyone. When we look after our physical health, we feel better too – fitter, more relaxed and better able to cope with things. This is especially important when you have a mental illness. There are lots of ways of being...
The vast majority of Australians have declared they would consent to a COVID-19 jab, as the first phase of Australia’s vaccination program begins on Monday. According to survey data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics, 73 per cent of Australians agreed or strongly agreed they...
The Australian market is likely to reach a new record in the early months of the year, with a win on the health front likely to offset geopolitical issues, an analyst has stated. The All Ordinaries lost 48.40 points on Monday, falling by 0.69 per cent...
One in five Australians is hoping to purchase a property in the next 12 months, while one in three existing homeowners wants to refinance to get a better deal. Record-low interest rates and a shift in people’s mindsets, post the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, are...
The American pharmaceutical firm Pfizer, in collaboration with German firm BioNTech, surprised the world when it announced their coronavirus vaccine showed 90% efficacy in preventing COVID-19. Days later, another American firm, Moderna, announced their vaccine has nearly 95% efficacy. Shortly after this, AstraZeneca announced that...
This year's Budget provides tax relief and financial assistance for many Australians, including low and middle income earners, business owners, young workers and social security recipients. We have prepared a short summary of the major initiatives for you to download and share: CLICK HERE TO...
Stockmarkets are defying logic. After plunging almost 40% in March, markets have been rallying over the last few months! Why? Is it sustaniable? To solve the mystery one must understand crowd psychology and the virality of ideas. The performance of stockmarkets, especially in the United...
The government has unveiled the HomeBuilder scheme, which will see eligible owner-occupiers who are either building or undertaking a substantial renovation given $25,000 for doing so. But who will actually benefit from the stimulus? In an information package revealed overnight, the Treasury said the HomeBuilder is...
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Co-authoring the popular investment book, Property vs Shares.