rent or buy
Investing

Should You Buy or Rent?

The decision to purchase a home or rent requires looking at the bigger picture. It’s important to ensure you earn enough to not only cover your mortgage repayments, but insurances, maintenance, interest rate increases and other expenses, should you choose to buy.

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realestateview.com.au Quiz
Investing

What type of property buyer are you?

Location, Location, Location! That old chestnut has been around for years and will be around for many more to come. That’s because choosing where to buy property is one of the most important decisions you will have to make, whether it’s your first home, downsizing from your old home, or …

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picking a used car
InvestingPersonal Finance

Money Saving Tips when Buying a Used Car

Buying a brand new car gives a certain thrill, but it may not always be the most financial sound decision. A new car depreciates in value by as much as 40% during its first year on the road, with a whopping 20% coming off the second it drives off the …

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InvestingPersonal Finance

Hanging Onto a Large Inheritance: Smart Investments to Set You Up

Without the proper planning, you can run through the money in your inheritance in as little as two years. Legacy Partners Financial Group President Jason Flurry sees this happen often enough to unprepared heirs.

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hot suburbs to purchase in
InvestingPersonal Finance

Five Australia Suburbs in High Demand

According to a top sellers’ report from July 2013, realestate.com.au ranks South Australia and Victoria as two of the regions in highest demand. The following five suburbs from around the country were at the top of the list, according to buyer interest.

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gold
Income ManagementInvesting

The Art of Buying and Selling Gold

There isn’t any secret gold has been one of the most dominant commodities being sold on international markets currently. The fascination, profitability and increase of demand of gold have many people seeking information on how they can get started cashing into the buying and selling of this precious metal.

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biz
Income ManagementInvesting

Bookkeeping for Business Owners: How to Tackle Your Finances Quickly and Effectively

Whether you own a small business and work from home or manage a larger home-based operation, keeping up with everyday bookkeeping can be overwhelming. From balancing the budget to deducting the proper expenses, you might find yourself buried underneath mountains of seemingly incomprehensible paperwork and forms.

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house
InvestingLifestyle

Home Loans for New Arrivals to Australia

Australia is a wonderful destination to call home. Whether you are relocating to the area on a permanent basis or are interested in purchasing a second home or vacation home in the area, you may be wondering what your financing options are for buying real estate in Australia as a …

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real estate investing
InvestingLifestyle

How To Successfully Invest In Real Estate

Investing in real estate seems like a great idea for anyone looking to make money to help make ends meet both now and in the future. Unfortunately, real estate investing is not as easy as it looks. You have to be willing to do your research before taking the plunge …

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diy house savings
InvestingLifestyle

The Dramatic Savings of DIY Home Maintenance

Young people today are constantly advised to get in on the housing market while prices are low. As the market enters into a long-awaited upswing, young professionals and families jump in. Taking on home responsibilities, however, particularly a fixer-upper style home, can cost you.

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