investments
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How And Why Aussies Save Money (Or Fail To) [Infographic]
5Frequent Lifehacker readers already know that I need all the help I can get when it comes to saving money, so it should come as no surprise that I am interested in the ways people attempt to save money. Is it as simple as putting a few dollars into a different account every month? Or…
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The Three Basic Questions To Ask When Tuning Up Your Investment Portfolio
We’re all for “set and forget” investment portfolios, but keep in mind: That’s not literal. You shouldn’t completely forget about your investment accounts, because every now and then, they need a tune-up. Here are the three questions you should ask when rebalancing your portfolio.
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This Is What The Australian Stock Market Looks Like After A Week-Long Pummeling
The Australian market closed with more losses today, ending a bad week for Aussie shareholders. The S&P/ASX 200 index is a market-capitalization weighted and float-adjusted stock market index of Australian stocks listed on the Australian Securities Exchange. This week, the index fell 4.2% and has fallen a whopping 10% since the start of 2016.
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How To Dodge Mortgage Insurance Fees When Applying For A Home Loan [Infographic]
Lenders Mortgage Insurance (LMI) is a one-off fee payable when borrowing more than 80 per cent of a property’s value. It’s yet another expense that can make life difficult for cash-strapped home buyers; even for a modestly priced property. This “hustler’s guide” from Home Loan Experts outlines the various ways you can reduce — or…