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New leadership for Australia
With Kevin Rudd being sworn in as the 26 th Prime Minister this week and the Labor Party now taking Australia under its reins, the country is in for a lot of change. Australians overwhelmingly...... Read more
Finances and the festive season!
As the end of the year approaches, bringing with it invitations to Christmas drinks and parties, our thoughts turn to Christmas shopping , summer holidays and time with the family. It...... Read more
The credit 'crunch'. The housing and mortgage crisis in America and its impact on Australia
Most people are aware of the world’s capital markets crisis that occurred in the US around July this year. Mounting home loan defaults began impacting on the investment portfolios of...... Read more
Philanthropy - how we can all include the art of giving into our wealth management plans
Australia has seen an unprecedented growth in philanthropy over the last 5 years. The strength of the Australian economy as well as changes in the tax system means individuals and corporations...... Read more
The Australian Dollar hits an 18-year high – what does this mean to the Australian economy and investors?
Since the Sydney Olympics in 2000 where we saw the Australian dollar worth around the US 50c mark, we have seen a gradual appreciation in the dollar with it sitting in the US 70c’s for...... Read more
Would you like to buy a property and only make repayments and pay interest on 80% of it?
With property prices continuing to rise, now is the time to take advantage of the boom, and either get into the market, upgrade your existing home or add another to your investment portfolio...... Read more
Superannuation Contributions – how to make the most out of your superannuation
Looking at ways to boost your superannuation balance is important as decisions you make during your working life will have a great impact on your retirement fund and the life you will be able...... Read more
Australia’s booming property market – the downside and how to tackle it!
Anyone who has owned property over the last 5 to 7 years will be able to confirm that Australia has had one of the greatest housing booms in its history. For owners of property during this time,...... Read more
The next BIG THING!
In the financial world the search for the next ‘big thing’ is endless. The new technology or latest phenomena can rise up out of near obscurity and take investors by surprise. So...... Read more
When looking at investments, most of us know the importance of portfolio diversification.
A broad investment portfolio is recognised as a means to spread risk and therefore maximise the potential returns, rather than having all of your investments tied up in a single asset....... Read more
Would you like to pay your house off sooner, create wealth and save tax?
Do you have non performing equity sitting in your home? Vantage Financial utilises a management tool called the Equity Power Mortgage Program (EPMP). This allows you to do all of the...... Read more
For many of you, one of this year’s New Year resolutions will no doubt be to improve your financial position and get rid of that nasty credit card debt!
Australia has a record $37 billion outstanding on credit cards* with the majority of this debt attracting extremely high interest rates! Everyone, no matter what age or...... Read more
