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Category Archives: The West Australian
Combating fear the way to go for first home buyers
Virgins, it must be said, don’t know what they’re missing. No matter how countless the hours they spend anticipating, fantasising and obsessing about “it”, they simply can’t know what the … Read More Combating fear the way to go for first home buyers
EOFY super strategies
It’s hard to get your super to soar like an eagle when it’s regulated by a bunch of turkeys. And whether the gobblers pulling the strings in Canberra are politicians … Read More EOFY super strategies
Rate cut bonanza
Rate cut party in … da … house! Woo-hoo! There’s nothing like the smell of a rate cut as you’re heading into winter. The Reserve Bank has just deposited a … Read More Rate cut bonanza
Super honeypot
“One small swing for Swan. One giant blow to mankind.” If you believe that where’s there’s smoke, there’s fire, superannuation is going to cop a bullet to the head in … Read More Super honeypot
Henry Murray bonds
Everyone with an opinion loves to be able to say “I told you so”. Hey, it’s fun. Who would ever tire of getting predictions right? If you had the power … Read More Henry Murray bonds
FoFA ASIC shadow shop independence
It’s been a big and bruising 10 days in the financial services sector. First, a legislative bomb landed. Then a hand-grenade report was tossed in to finish off the wounded. … Read More FoFA ASIC shadow shop independence
Estate planning
I’ve nearly had a lot of car accidents recently. The closest calls have always been just after crèche pick-up. The crèche teachers, bless ’em, are awesome. Boundless love and encouragement … Read More Estate planning
Five financial mistakes
Time to name your weakness. What’s the stupid thing you do time and again? I’ll go first. Buffet. I’m hopeless. If a waiter hands me an empty plate (with more … Read More Five financial mistakes
Fixed rates
They’re a little family of four. Let’s call them Mike, Greg, Peter and Bobby. Mr Editor, roll the tune … Here’s the story of some corporate “heroes” who were “fighting … Read More Fixed rates