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AJ

Addressing the shortage of residential property

The Shire of Litchfield had a problem collecting about $250,000 from unimproved land holdings which were unmaintained and basically had no active ownership. This properties known as "dead man" leases…

Started by AJ in Property Mar 1.

Colin Smith

IS IT TIME TO REVAMP THE SYSTEM OF GOVENMENT IN AUSTRALIA ???? 1 Reply

We are all bleating about the cost of living and being told how Australia can’t compete in the global market because our wages are too high etc. Well folks, the answer is right in front of us and it’…

Started by Colin Smith in Society. Last reply by AJ Mar 1.

The Wah

The Seven Parachute Colouring Habits of Highly Effective Cheese Movers 3 Replies

In my last career as a librarian I spent a lot of my time shelving books and over the decade I must have read (in short, one/two-pages-at-a-time bursts) all the self help money books. From "The Seven…

Tagged: paying, money, yourself, saving

Started by The Wah in Money making ideas. Last reply by AJ Mar 1.

evenmada

All these online money making ideas 52 Replies

I'm in need of ways to make some money and currently looking at so many online ideas. from ebay to google money pro. Even looking at a site that said 'HOW I EARN £14,576.92 PER MONTH" selling for 39.…

Started by evenmada in Money making ideas. Last reply by AJ Mar 1.

J Pang

Principle residence and capital gains - continue renting or sell?

We'd love any advice or opinions on the following;   We've got 3 properties (2 investment properties and 1 principle residence).  We lived in our principle residence for 2 years and have been renting…

Started by J Pang in Property Feb 28.

Christopher Wingate

Message to billionaire Aussie John from inside a rat infested squalid Indonesian jail.

  Message to billionaire Aussie John from inside a rat infested squalid Indonesian jail. From Robert McNeice. John I am sorry I did not pay back your money but please I have suffered enough. I need…

Tagged: human, Jakarta, rights, law, fraud

Started by Christopher Wingate in Legal issues Feb 27.

Marie

My pay has dropped! 1 Reply

I'm a single mum, daughter 16.  She gets youth allowance, so I've lost a lot of pay.  If I work centrelink take half my money, and housing trust take quarter.  I could study more or struggle to find…

Started by Marie in Tips to save money. Last reply by jacquesk Feb 22.

moonbuggy

Australians scammed $1 billion over the past year 14 Replies

Yep, sadly it's true, according to Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) figures. The ABS found that 453,100 Australians lost an average of just over $2,000 as a result of personal fraud. The top t…

Tagged: money, scams

Started by moonbuggy in Scams. Last reply by marc schwarz Jan 23.

nikki

Investment loans 14 Replies

Hi everyone Been offline for quite a while but back now. I have a question for all you finance savvy Fatcatters out there. I have 2 investment homes. I am thinking of refinancing as our bank isnt gi…

Started by nikki in Property. Last reply by Bandwidth Dec. 27, 2009.

Paul Scott

Share Trading News Letters - Fat Profits, Rivkin at the like ? 3 Replies

Hi does any one have any experience or can recommend a good share info site. I've used Fat Profits in the past, they provide easy to read reports & recommendations but dispite them having a reall…

Started by Paul Scott in Investing. Last reply by ff123 Nov. 24, 2009.

Marie

My parent's home 4 Replies

I'm hoping someone has advice for me. When my father was alive, his property was being paid off by my siblings. Some of my part was paid by my father. If we sell his place, we have to pay capital gai…

Started by Marie in Property. Last reply by Sue Nov. 2, 2009.

nikki

debt bankruptcy 25 Replies

I just saw an ad for Debt Cutter on tv encouraging debt agreements and help with debt. They say on ther web site www.debtcutter.com.au quote "The Debt Agreement does go on the public record and your…

Started by nikki in Debt. Last reply by Maria Nov. 1, 2009.

michelle robin

superannuation 2 Replies

Hi, I was wondering whether credit card companies can access my husband's super that he has withdrawn as a lump sum due to financial hardship? thanks

Started by michelle robin in Debt. Last reply by michelle robin Oct. 7, 2009.

Marie

petrol containing ethanol 2 Replies

This petrol is 2 cents cheaper. It's better for your health, your car and the environment. I keep going back to the same petrol station because they have this fuel.

Started by Marie in Cost of living - petrol, food, etc.. Last reply by Marie Oct. 3, 2009.

nikki

who is responsible? 9 Replies

Can anyone tell me who is resposible for a credit card debt if you die? If you have no estate to speak of and you have a credit card debt, who pays? Can your children be made to pay off your debt if…

Started by nikki in Debt. Last reply by jacquesk Aug. 26, 2009.

RaysAllan

Preventing urban problems than curing them

The process of sub urbanization and the consequent conglomeration of people in a particular area always created certain associated problems. Providing basic amenities (such as water supply, schools,…

Started by RaysAllan in Property Aug. 18, 2009.

Karen

What's going to happen to the property market? 102 Replies

With WA & QLD surging and other States (ex-NSW) posting good gains, where to from here with the property market Australia-wide? With strong immigration and the economy still trucking along, surel…

Tagged: rates, prices, interest, property

Started by Karen in Property. Last reply by ff123 Aug. 16, 2009.

Marie

Supermarkets 6 Replies

Please check your dockets! Supermarkets can put two items on your dockets sometimes, when you've only bought one item. I check my dockets at home, but really should check at the end of the checkout o…

Started by Marie in Tips to save money. Last reply by Marie Aug. 11, 2009.

Sharmo

Variable Interest, Fixed Interest or both. Whats the best in the current climate??? 5 Replies

I have been lucky enough to be able to have bought my first home in the right time. But as the decreasing interest rates have now stalled and all indications from the media saying they are on the up…

Tagged: ., home loans, loans, Interest, Rates

Started by Sharmo in Property. Last reply by jacquesk Aug. 11, 2009.

Greg

Share Trading offsets 7 Replies

I am carring significant capital losses and since Dec 08 have been actively share trading to recoup, since my business has also been reduced to part-time due to the downturn so I had the time. As a a…

Started by Greg in Investing. Last reply by Bandwidth Jun. 22, 2009.

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Posted by Stephanie Lemmone on February 2, 2010 at 10:30pm

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Compound interest is a very proven program

Posted by Stephanie Lemmone on February 1, 2010 at 10:30pm

Stephanie Lemmone

Term Deposits at the Right Institution

Posted by Stephanie Lemmone on January 28, 2010 at 11:14pm

Stephanie Lemmone

We can search for your lost super accounts

Posted by Stephanie Lemmone on January 28, 2010 at 11:04pm

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Posted by Stephanie Lemmone on January 28, 2010 at 1:34am

Stephanie Lemmone

Are You the Rightful Owner Of Lost Super?

Posted by Stephanie Lemmone on January 28, 2010 at 1:22am

Stephanie Lemmone

The Importance of Term Deposits

Posted by Stephanie Lemmone on January 25, 2010 at 3:42am

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Posted by Chris Cairns on January 7, 2010 at 11:51pm

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Posted by rosamond on July 5, 2009 at 5:01pm

 
 

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The Shire of Litchfield had a problem collecting about $250,000 from unimproved land holdings which were unmaintained and basically had no active ownership. This properties known as "dead man" leases were owned by estates that acquired them in the 1…
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You should email this to Get-Up
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Ever read "The richest man in Babylon"? Its got the most straight forward financial plan that applies to anyone.
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In fact you can buy a series of books revealing Buffetts strategy. The ones I prefer are any authored by Mary Buffett but there are others as well
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We'd love any advice or opinions on the following;   We've got 3 properties (2 investment properties and 1 principle residence).  We lived in our principle residence for 2 years and have been renting it out for the past 5.5 years, the property is va…
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