Wealth Insights

08 Oct Lenders are getting tougher on older borrowers

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Australian banks this month started the largest ever customer contact program in the industry's history.

 

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07 Oct Budget 2021 – What it means for you

Posted at 10:33h in Financial Planning, General Insights, Loans and Finance, Tax Planning by zac 0 Comments

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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...

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07 Oct Is now the right time to make a tree or sea change?

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The experience of isolating in our homes and suburbs has made many people reconsider what they actually value in a home, writes David Hancock. Some of what used to be desirable may be losing its sheen. Proximity to bars and restaurants is less important than it...

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06 Oct What’s wrong with disability insurance?

Posted at 09:59h in Insurance by admin 0 Comments

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Disability insurance needs to be “simpler and cheaper” for all Australians, with a focus on return to health and work, a taskforce has found. Without an overhaul, those who need cover may not be able to afford it in the future and life insurance companies selling...

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05 Oct Taking control of your personal finances in a COVID-19 world

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Australians are becoming more engaged with their personal finances. It’s fair to say 2020 hasn’t quite panned out the way any of us thought it would. From local bushfires to a global pandemic it’s been a rollercoaster of a ride. But there’s growing evidence that Australians...

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04 Oct Pricing revealed for new 2021 Mazda BT-50 ute range

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Pricing for the new Mazda BT-50 one-tonne ute range has been revealed ahead of the product launch in October The 11-variant 2021 Mazda BT-50 range includes just three 4x2 variants, is double-cab only and will be available in four specification levels with a choice of automatic and manual transmissions. Prices start...

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03 Oct Buy now, troubles later?

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Almost one in three people who use buy now, pay later services is finding themselves in financial trouble, new research has found. The buy now, pay later market in Australia is booming, with a growing list of providers now available in Australia.  Dominating the market is Afterpay, with...

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02 Oct A great retirement rental option you might not have considered

Posted at 09:52h in Financial Planning, Retirement by admin 0 Comments

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Renting isn’t often associated with retirement but it should be, because almost one in 10 Australians aged over 55 live in private rental accommodation. What many of those older renters may not be aware of, though, is that renting in a retirement community is a solution...

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01 Oct The twilight zone: Australian house prices falling but worse to come

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Average property prices across Australia’s capital cities fell for the third month in a row in July. The monthly fall, of 0.8%, means capital city prices have fallen 2% on average since their peak in April 2020. AMP Capital chief economist and head of investment strategy...

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30 Sep Post-pandemic hotspots revealed

Posted at 09:36h in Investment by admin 0 Comments

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With investors eyeing investment opportunities, which hotspots are set to benefit? As reported earlier this week, 44 per cent of investors are looking to purchase in the next six to 12 months, according to the 2020 PIPA Annual Investor Sentiment Survey. But where exactly are these investors looking...

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