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Insights on Gen Y financial decision making
Insights on Gen Y financial decision making Generation Y are more likely to seek financial advice from a friend or family member than a professional, according to research conducted by RaboDirect. At the same time, Gen Y is the most trusting of financial planners as a source of financial advice of all the generations. However, cost appears to be the biggest hindrance to enlisting the help of a qualified financial planner, […]
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August 2015 Australian Economy Snapshot
August 2015 Australian Economy Snapshot Source: RBA   
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How are global financial events impacting your investment decisions
How are global financial events impacting your investment decisions It’s hard not to get caught up in the financial news headlines and wonder what the best approach could be for investors here in Australia. All Western eyes have been fixated on the ongoing financial crisis in Greece, which began in 2009, depleting the income of many Greeks. Unemployment has increased, and elections and resignations of political leaders has completely transformed the country’s political landscape. […]
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4 ways to trim your small business overheads
4 ways to trim your small business overheads We know that in small business, times can be tough, and saving a few dollars here and there can equate to thousands and even tens of thousands over the course of the year. Lowering your expenses can mean more money to reinvest back into the business, or even better – more money in your pocket! […]
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Beware of fake ATO phone calls
Beware of fake ATO phone calls In recent times, we have heard a disturbing increase in the number of stories from both clients and colleagues alike, regarding phone scams involving perpetrators claiming to be from the ATO. The most recent aggressive scam attempts are from people who are phoning home phone or mobile numbers and trying to force victims into paying […]
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