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Property Planning 101: Understanding LVR for Your First Home

This article is about Loan-to-Value Ratio (LVR) in property financing, aimed at helping first-time homebuyers understand how home loans work, especially how much they can borrow relative to a [...]
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Surviving the Squeeze: Cash Flow Discipline for Aussie SMEs

To thrive in today’s business landscape, entrepreneurs must be intentional in every decision they make.
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Building Your Financial Support Team: The Experts Every Australian Needs

Navigating finance can be difficult - Here's how to build up a financial support team to help face your financial future.
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The Complete Guide to Buying Property Across Australia

A handy guide to buying property in Australia, including regional differences, tips and finding financial support for one of the biggest decisions you can make.
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10 Tips on Managing Your Bad Credit Responsibly

Various sources estimate that around 10% of Australians have a poor credit score. It is perhaps not surprising, given the ever-increasing cost of living, and that the average credit card debt is [...]
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How Australia’s Economic Shifts Are Affecting Senior Living and Retirement Plans

Australia’s shifting economic landscape is reshaping retirement and senior living. Here are some practical ways seniors can adapt their retirement plans and make informed decisions to navigate [...]
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How to Protect Yourself From Payment Scams When Running a Small Business

Running your own small business comes with incredible rewards, but protecting yourself from payment scams is a challenge.
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“Do it before it’s too late” – How one couple took control of their future by downsizing

At 89, Anne and Dudley downsized not out of necessity, but choice. Their emotional journey shows how letting go of a lifetime’s treasures can lead to freedom, community, and peace of mind.
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Sinead O’Connor’s final wish revealed

The singer has left her £1.7 million fortune to her three surviving children, and specific instructions for her children to get their money's worth from her unreleased music.
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Why the royal family is set to receive an eye-watering pay increase

The royal family's finances are under the microscope as they are set to be given a massive pay bump thanks to British taxpayers, with many calling the increase "scandalous" during the ongoing [...]
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Olivia Newton-John’s iconic leather jacket sells for astonishing price

The iconic leather jacket worn by the late actress in the classic 1978 musical Grease has sold for almost a million dollars at auction.
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Retiring with debt? Experts explain downsizing, using super for your mortgage, and pension eligibility

As more Australians enter retirement with a mortgage, decisions about the family home become crucial. So, what are your options?
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Track your spending, use cash and DIY gifts: how to keep your costs down this Christmas

Australians are expected to spend almost $70 billion this Christmas, but this doesn’t mean we all need to blow our budgets over the festive season.
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Borrowing money isn’t always a bad thing – debt can be a sensible way to build wealth

For better or worse, debt is a part of everybody’s financial portfolios. Solid financial planning will help you keep your eye on the prize of wealth accumulation.
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Are older adults more vulnerable to scams? What psychologists have learned about who’s most susceptible, and when

Many factors shape an individual’s risk for falling prey to deception, including where and how they are targeted.
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