Considered research and sound advice have always been important tools in managing our personal finances and making investment decisions.
This month’s Smartline Report articles highlight that these tools are more important than ever in an environment of rising interest rates, stockmarket fluctuations and considerable industrial change. more. |
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| Careful with that cash rate |
| Robert Gottliebsen, Eureka Report |
With predictions that the official cash rate could hit 5% in the coming months, there are warnings that anything above 4.5% will significantly dent confidence and hurt the economy and the stockmarket. more.
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| The five big questions |
| Alan Kohler, Eureka Report |
Investors are currently facing five big issues – interest rates, Europe, China, the dollar and the industrial revolution – as the immediate investment future remains fraught with questions and risks. more. |
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Keys to the City: Perth |
| Monique Wakelin, Eureka Report |
| Each property market has its own unique characteristics which influence the success of property investment in that city. Nowhere is that more true than in Perth, which is strongly influenced by the fortunes of the mining sector. more. |
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Sound advice critical in rising interest rate environment |
| Karen Baldwin, Smartline Article |
| While the string of interest rate rises in recent months may be a concern for some, quality advice from your Smartline adviser can ensure you continue to manage your home loan commitments and get ahead. more. |
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| Market Review |
| Herron Todd White |
| While real estate statistics have their role and can provide a certain level of insight, most property buyers are keen to know about the broad spectrum of available property in their investment areas. This month HTW looks at both the big and small end of town. |
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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.
Giant Steps has a multifaceted approach to the provision of services to children with autism and their families, whilst spreading a culture of caring and professional excellence through the broader community.
Smartline was recently a major sponsor for the 2010 Giant Steps Charity Golf Day with $125,000 raised on the day. more. |
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INTEREST RATES |
Latest major interest rates. more. |
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