Are we or aren’t we? After months of declarations that we had shrugged off the GFC and its associated challenges, the events of the past month or so mean many Australians are probably confused as to whether we have actually left this threat well behind us.
This month’s Smartline Report articles outline some of the uncertainties at play here and overseas, and the reasons for these. more. |
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| Making sense of property signals |
| Monique Wakelin, Eureka Report |
While the large amount of contradictory data on the residential property market has investors wondering who or what to believe, Monique Wakelin predicts price growth will move into a sustainable phase in the second half of 2010. more.
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| Speculators add to global woes |
| Alan Kohler, Eureka Report |
While numerous issues are responsible for the recent correction in Australia’s share market, the incredible volatility is being exasperated by high-speed computer trading in equities and financial speculation in commodities. more. |
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Housing’s fast track is getting faster |
| Scott Francis, Eureka Report |
| Proposed Federal Government changes to the first-home saver’s account have the potential to turn these into valuable wealth creation vehicles and should be seriously considered by intending first time buyers. more. |
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Debt reduction a focus in uncertain times |
| Karen Baldwin, Smartline Article |
| Many household budgets are feeling the squeeze, making personal debt reduction a key strategy for those wanting to improve cash flow and get ahead. more. |
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| Market Review |
| Herron Todd White |
| With an element of instability having crept back into the Australian share and property markets, HTW examines who is still investing and compares the 2010 market with that of 2008 when the GFC first kicked in. |
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CHARITY PROFILE |
For every loan Smartline organises, $10 is paid to a range of charities. Almost $500,000 has been donated to date.
The Smartline Charity Team recently organised a corporate day to assist one of its charities – The McIntyre Centre.
Based at the McIntyre Centre, the Pony Riding for Disabled Association (PRDA) is a registered, non-profit organisation that operates autonomously. Founded in 1964, it was the first riding program in Australia for children with a disability. more. |
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INTEREST RATES |
Latest major interest rates. more. |
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