Guide Dogs Australia enters the insurance market,
FAMILIES are paying as much in veterinary bills for sick pets as it would cost them to buy a new car. Some are plunging into financial stress trying to find the money for surgery and other procedures...
View ArticleNon banks can regain market share over the coming year
Funding options for mortgage managers and originators are improving and there is growing optimism that the sector can regain market share over the coming year. Speaking to The Adviser, National...
View ArticleRBA: 50 basis point cut
PRESSURE is mounting on the Reserve Bank to slash interest rates when its board meets later today, after major industry groups joined the chorus for the cut to be as wide as half of 1 per cent. The...
View ArticleReserve Bank Australia cuts rates again
The Reserve Bank has lowered the official cash rate target by 25 basis points or 0.25 percentage points to 3.5 per cent. The statement accompanying the decision from the Reserve Bank expressed some...
View ArticleAustralian psychologists urged to use specific broker
The Australian Psychological Society (APS) has issued a glowing endorsement for one Australian broker and encouraged its 20,000 members to use it for all professional indemnity (PI) insurance. The APS...
View ArticleReserve Bank of Australia leaves cash rate on hold @3.50%
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has kept the official cash rate on hold at 3.50 per cent, in line with market consensus. The RBA’s decision to keep interest rates on hold at its July board meeting...
View Article40% of Australian insurance market is going to be dominated by direct sales
A new report suggests the Australian insurance market is going to be dominated by direct sales, but with the right evolution brokers can still flourish. Here’s how you can embrace the demand for direct...
View ArticleInsurance brokers have the opportunity to offer more than just insurance
Insurance brokers are often the first port of call for start-up businesses, which presents brokers with the opportunity to offer their new clients more than just insurance coverage… Small businesses...
View ArticleClient satisfaction on the rise
Major Banks Satisfaction with the major banks has reached a new high – but home loan customers are not convinced. In November, consumers’ satisfaction with the big four improved for the fifth...
View ArticleRBA has decided to leave the rate on hold
At its first board meeting for 2013, the Reserve Bank has decided to leave the official cash rate on hold. Earlier today, the board judged that it was prudent to take a wait and see approach to rates,...
View ArticleRBA: Interest Rate May 2013
At its meeting today, the Board decided to lower the cash rate by 25 basis points to 2.75 per cent, effective 8 May 2013. The global economy is likely to record growth a little below trend this year,...
View Article8 bad habits keeping you in credit card debt
If your credit card debt is ballooning and you’re struggling to pay off your balance each month, it’s time to take control and break your bad habits. Here are 8of the most common bad habits that will...
View ArticleIncome protection and its Benefits
Income Protection Insurance (IPI) is the types of insurance that has the significant intention of facilitating the people who are laid up because of an injuries or illness. The policies that drop...
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Choosing the Right Financial Adviser
But as we all know, there are good and bad operators out there so how do you know who’s going to offer you the best advice? Doing your homework and asking questions is usually the best and only way...
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Efficient Ways to Save Money & Energy at Home
Electricity costs make up a large proportion of our monthly expenses and thus have become a major financial burden. This is not only because of governmental factors but also because of the fact that...
View ArticleDo-It-Yourself Roof Repair or Professional Roof Repair
Thanks to the proliferation of do-it-yourself lifestyle TV shows, websites and magazines, there are more than enough weekend warriors who are only too willing to tackle their own renovation or repair...
View ArticleHow to Save Money at the Gym
The decision to join a gym must not be taken lightly since it is a long term and expensive financial commitment that you are making. This does not mean that you let the procedure affect your bank...
View ArticleThe True Value of Financial Literacy
The True Value of Financial Literacy How many of us make an effort to really learn about the world of money and personal finance? We all love getting money, we revel in our ability to spend money...
View ArticleIs Property Investment Right For You?
If the idea of investing your money appeals to you, you may be considering investing in property. This is most probably because you’ve heard that property investment is much lower risk that stocks and...
View ArticleFive Important Things to Consider Before Hiring a Property Manager
Being a landlord is a fantastic way to earn money through investment, and it is a business opportunity which can be very rewarding yet agonizing at the same time. Although the vast majority of tenants...
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