News
Interest Rates July 2010 On Hold
July 6, 2010 · Leave a Comment
At its meeting today, the Reserve Bank Board decided to leave the cash rate unchanged at 4.5 per cent, said Glenn Stevens, the Governor of the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) in his Monetary Policy Decision statement. Global Economy Expanded “The global economy has continued to expand over recent months, consistent with a trend pace of growth. The expansion remains uneven, with the major advanced countries recording only modest growth overall, but growth in Asia and Latin America, to date, very strong. There are indications that growth in China is now starting to moderate... [Read the full story]
Finance
How To Reduce Expenses
July 20, 2010 · Leave a Comment
An important way to save money is to reduce expenses. There are a lot of ways you can stretch your dollars and help avoid that “Not enough Money Monthly” feeling. Some of these Top Money Tips will take a bit of planning and investigation but they will be well worth the effort, and will also let you know How to Save Money Monthly. Other money tips you will be able to implement immediately. Some money tips will require a small up-front investment but have a substantial long-term payoff and help you reduce expenses and save money. Your ability to implement these money... [Read the full story]
Insurance
Home Insurance Tips
July 12, 2010 · Leave a Comment
Home and contents insurance There are 4 Tips to get the right Home Insurance for You, and they are: Get a valuation Decide on level of cover Look at inclusions and exclusions Shop around UNDER INSURANCE on homes and content items is a serious problem in Australia. There have been many reports over the years showing that under 25% of claims for total building losses were under insured. Variables such as sloping blocks, inflation and a sudden demand for tradesmen after a disaster can cause the cost of rebuilding to come up short of the agreed value. Step 1 – Get a valuation To... [Read the full story]
Banking
Banks Profit from Exit Fees
July 12, 2010 · Leave a Comment
Banks Profit from Early Exit Fees, as consumers switched from fixed rate mortgages. CONSUMERS paid $5 billion in bank fees last year after being charged more for switching their loans from fixed to variable rates to take advantage of interest rates being cut in the wake of the global financial crisis. Bank Fees From Households over the Past 3 Years Up 19.9%: 2007 – Up 8%, 4.5bn 2008 – Up 8%, 4.9bn 2009 – Up 3%, 5bn Bank Fees from Businesses over the last 3 years Up 31.3%: 2007 – Up 7%, 6.2bn 2008 – Up 9%, 6.8bn 2009 – Up 13%, 7.6bn Banks... [Read the full story]
Economy
Australian Jobless Rate Falls; June 2010
July 8, 2010 · Leave a Comment
More than 45,900 jobs were created last month leading to a surprise drop in unemployment, according to official figures. The overall unemployment rate fell to its lowest point in more than a year, from 5.2 in May to 5.1 percent in June. Total employment rose by 45,900 to 11.101 million in June, seasonally adjusted. There was an 18,400 increase in full-time jobs with part-time jobs rising to 27,500, the Australian Bureau of Statistics reported. Part Time Job Market Strong “At face value the job market appears to be going gangbusters with over 45,000 jobs created in one... [Read the full story]
Awards
AA Family Motors Nominated
April 7, 2010 · Leave a Comment
The Best Car Sales Adelaide has can be found at AA Family Motors Used Cars Adelaide, because our used cars are on sale everyday. Yes everyday we have quality used cars at the lowest possible price. This is why more people are referred to us by friends and family of past customers, and why people keep coming back for their next used car. But Cheap Used Cars are just the beginning. Each of the quality used cars for sale come with a 3 year used car warranty, on top of our famous 50 point mechanical and safety check, for your complete piece of mind, and makes AA Family Motors... [Read the full story]
Money Tips
How To Reduce Expenses
An important way to save money is to reduce expenses. There are a lot of ways you can stretch your dollars and help avoid that “Not enough Money Monthly” feeling. Some of these Top Money Tips will take a bit of planning and investigation but they will be well worth the effort, and will also let you know How...
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Financial Year Tips
With the new financial year upon us, it’s time to get organised for the year ahead, and even a savings plan for the biggest spending time of the year; Christmas. Now is a good time to make changes and develop a savings plan for the new financial year. Sit down with your family and go through your records. Look...
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How to Save Money Monthly
Knowing How to Save Money Monthly is extremely important in tough financial times, and is quite easy to accomplish with the following Savings Tips on How to save Money Monthly. Applying these money tips on how to save money can also prevent financial hardship for many people, especially if you “treat savings...
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Car Loan Tips
There are many car loans around in today’s finance market, so how do you find the ideal one for you and your financial situation? Car loan hunting is all about smart shopping, knowing what you want, your limitations and what you can afford to pay in repayments. Most people start with wanting a new car; which...
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Top Savings Tips
Top Tips to Saving Boost your financial know-how with these simple steps to savings from Nigel Brookson Managing Director of Dot Com Dot Au P/L. “Savings MUST be treated the same as a bill – It Must be paid. It’s with that decipline that you will actually start to see results, as your savings grow.” Set...
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Internet Banking Tips
Why we Use Internet Banking The task of comparing bank fees shouldn’t be as hard as the Banks and financial institutions make it. But one thing is certain; Internet banking is on the rise, with many businesses charging fees unless you pay a bill online, and the banking institutions waving fees if we do. There...
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Car Insurance Tips
Remember Insurance Before You Buy Factor in the cost of insurance before you buy a car. If you’re 23 and buy that Subaru WRX turbo before you price the insurance costs, you may be in for a supercharged shock at the price. Or you might not even be able to find an insurance company that will cover you against an...
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Finance
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Featured News
Interest Rates July 2010 On Hold
At its meeting today, the Reserve Bank Board decided to leave the cash rate unchanged at 4.5 per cent, said Glenn Stevens, the Governor of the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) in his Monetary Policy Decision statement. Global Economy Expanded “The global economy has continued to expand over recent months, consistent...
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CBA Contactless Terminals
CBA installs contactless payment Terminals THE traditional long queues of people to buy pies, chips and beer from stadium food outlets at half-time could be slashed because of new wireless payment technology being rolled out at Melbourne’s Etihad Stadium. The Commonwealth Bank (CBA) will install 2,000 contactless...
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Credit Card Fraud
Credit Card Fraud & Identity Theft Rises. ID fraud in Australia is up at least 23 per cent this year compared with a year ago • Credit card skimming hits 1.5 million people • 1.2 million have bank accounts accessed • ONE in FIVE Australians is a victim of credit card fraud or computer hackers. The identity...
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