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Navigating the Impending Mortgage Cliff: Challenges of Fixed-Rate Loans

The Reserve Bank has expressed concerns over how some borrowers on low fixed-rate mortgages will cope once their loan expires,…

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Monetary Policy Decision – Statement by Philip Lowe, RBA Governor, May 2020

At its meeting today, the Board decided to maintain the current policy settings, including the targets for the cash rate…

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The power of diversification, discipline and long-term focus

Investors probably will experience three or four of these type of market events in their lifetime – October 2008 when…

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How safe are safe haven assets?

When it comes to securing "safe" assets, it seems some will go to extraordinary lengths.

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Will the ageing global population affect your portfolio?

In a rural Spanish town, wolves outnumber children. In the United States, carmakers are testing automated vehicles not in Silicon Valley, but…

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The good news about IPO failures

In recent months, the Australian and US markets have seen a number of Initial Public Offering (IPOs) pulled before they…

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Risk Tolerance vs Risk Capacity: Why You Need to Know the Difference

In the world of investing and financial planning, understanding the difference between risk tolerance and risk capacity is essential for…

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Key Strategies for Building Passive Income

In the pursuit of financial independence and security, cultivating streams of passive income is a strategy embraced by savvy investors…

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Peer-to-Peer Lending: Is It A Safe Investment?

In the evolving landscape of investment opportunities, peer-to-peer (P2P) lending emerges as a compelling alternative to traditional investment avenues. Offering…

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Investing Mistakes You May Not Know You’re Making

Today, we’re shedding light on some of the less obvious, yet potentially costly, investing mistakes you might be making without…

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What is Lenders Mortgage Insurance (LMI)?

When navigating the complexities of purchasing a home, understanding the various components of a mortgage can be daunting. One aspect…

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