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Aust stocks expected to open lower, without lead from US
The Australian share market is expected to open slightly lower on Monday, with no lead from United States markets, before investor attention turns to interest ratesLabor quiet on ciggie price hike but Quit backs proposal
The Rudd government says it's committed to reducing smoking rates but has refused to confirm reports it's set to almost double cigarette taxesRates tipped to stay put for third month
The central bank is expected to keep interest rates on hold for a third straight month in July as more signs emerge that the economy is faring better than most.Fall in internet job ads levels off
A decline in the number of jobs advertised on the internet levelled off in June, according to the latest Olivier Job Index.No big rise in house prices: Lend lease
Property developer Lend Lease Corporation Ltd expects house prices will recover but does not anticipate big rises despite a housing shortage in Australia.GM mulls options ahead of court ruling
General Motors executives are awaiting a key court ruling that will determine whether they can establish a new company.Shanghai plans more bull than Wall St
China's financial capital Shanghai plans to build a bigger version of New York's charging bull statue that sits near Wall Street.MOUNTAIN OF DEBT: Rising debt may be next crisis
MOUNTAIN OF DEBT: Legacy of debt from Founding Fathers not celebrated on Independence DayOil market probes alleged rogue trader
Oil market officials in London have launched a probe into an alleged rogue trader who this week helped push prices to eight-month peaks.Cape Lambert increases stake in DMC
Cape Lambert Iron Ore Ltd will take a 37 per cent stake in smaller iron ore explorer DMC Mining Ltd without triggering a takeover.
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debt bankruptcy 12 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 you...
Started by nikki in Debt. Last reply by nikki 26 Jun.
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...
Started by Greg in Investing. Last reply by Bandwidth 22 Jun.
who is responsible? 7 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 i...
Started by nikki in Debt. Last reply by nikki 17 Jun.
Transfering Money From UK -> Australia 4 Replies
Hi, I’m new to this forum and am after some advice and thought I'd be the first to post an article in this catagory! I have money invested in Hedge Funds in the UK which is managed by a close frie...
Started by Mark N in Legal issues. Last reply by Mark N 3 Jun.
prepaid insterst 1 Reply
Someone reckons you can prepay your interest on ALL investment loans now and get a tax deduction as part of your tax return for this year. The person I was talking to seemed to say that if you wer...
Started by ff123 in Tax. Last reply by Bandwidth 23 May.
Post redundancy help!! 7 Replies
Hi all :) I was recently made redundant at work, as I know many people have been lately and I am sure many are yet to be. Being motivated, I'm not sitting around doing nothing and have been to man...
Started by Brad Kendrick in Debt. Last reply by Keith Musgrave 14 May.
Tips to cut your spending in half 8 Replies
The cornerstone of wealth creation is the ability to save money and the only way to save is to spend less than is earned. There are many ways to cut down on spending on even the tightest budget. ...
Started by Jill Fraser-FatCat journalist in Tips to save money. Last reply by Georgina 8 May.
Recession investing? 6 Replies
Unemployment is up, not too many job ads in the paper, and more job losses predicted. Share market is down (too few shares going anywhere but down mostly). Lots of cars and real estate being offere...
Started by Georgina in Investing. Last reply by Mark N 30 Apr.
First Home Buyer After Bankruptcy 1 Reply
Hi everyone, I am not sure if anyone here could give us an insight as to when if ever it will be possible for us to become first home buyers but I'd love to hear other people's experiences. My hu...
Tagged: loans, mortgages, home, bankrupt, discharged
Started by Determined in Property. Last reply by nikki 14 Apr.
Scams, cons, etc
Hi FatCat members, You'll note from time to time that a post will pop up here from one of the many scammers/con artists around the world. Ah, the beauty of global access via the Internet. While w...
Started by FatCat in Scams 14 Apr.
What's going to happen to the property market? 98 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, sur...
Tagged: rates, prices, interest, property
Started by Karen in Property. Last reply by ff123 26 Mar.
Kids and the Value of Money 21 Replies
It's never too early to educate your children in the fine art of budgeting, money management & reaping what you sow. I have a 10 year old daughter who was asking about the pension last night a...
Started by Melinda in Comic relief. Last reply by Kate Pettiford 25 Mar.
Supermarkets 5 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...
Started by Marie in Tips to save money. Last reply by JeffK 25 Mar.
All these online money making ideas 57 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 3...
Started by evenmada in Money making ideas. Last reply by damian 7 Mar.
Nine hundred big ones 13 Replies
My goodness it's been ages since I've posted on Money Confessions! Many apologies for my tardiness. I must admit to being very excited about receiving an upcoming $900 payment as part of the feder...
Started by Natalie Bochenski in Tax. Last reply by Marie 4 Mar.
ASX200 under 3000?
any thoughts? seems like we have tested 3100 today? I read the Dow will hit below 5000 before this mess gets any better?
Started by Fudge in Investing 2 Mar.
Joint business venture, simplicity the key 4 Replies
Two friends of mine are planning a joint business venture, which they will operate together in the evenings while continuing to earn income from their usual daytime jobs, outlined as follows: • On...
Started by Shastapatch in Business questions. Last reply by Fudge 2 Mar.
Building your own home 5 Replies
Hi all, Prickly Pete wrote this to me about building his own home, and I thought it was too good a story to keep to myself. Does anyone else have any tales about building their own home, or at the...
Tagged: builder, owner, building, home
Started by Miffy in Property. Last reply by shannon 23 Feb.
Withdrawing your money from ATM's 3 Replies
If we're getting charged more for withdrawing our money or using our cards through EFTPOS in supermarkets etc. and having to use our bank's ATM's will there be more thieves robbing us of our money?...
Started by Marie in Credit Cards. Last reply by jacquesk 18 Feb.
How do the RBA Control Interest Rates
How do the RBA Control Interest Rates: Quick Question how do the RBA control interest rates physically. If I borrow money from a bank they charge 10% The bank must borrow money from someone say t...
Tagged: Control, Rates, Interest, RBA
Started by ff123 in Credit Cards 17 Feb.
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Being out of debt
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Post redundancy help!
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Baby Ain’t Cheap: Entertaining the Kids on a Budget
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Paper trading for beginners
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Cost of living
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Lessons Learnt in Share Trading
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Sound Investing Podcast - Well worth a listen
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A cautionary tale for parents of princesses
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Spoiltgirl does a budget today
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Setting Financial Goals
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Some things I did to save money today..
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Cash is king but card use growing: RBA
Australian remains a cash-based society but the use of plastic and debit cards is growing as consumers seek more convenient payment methods, the RBA says.Bank customers vent anger online
Social networking sites are booming with people publicly expressing their displeasure at the big four.Instutions join pledge to assist struggling homebuyers
The banking industry says all home lenders should sign up to the federal government's initiative to support borrowers who have lost their job and are struggling with mortgage repayments.Tax & retirement strategies
There are a number of tried and tested tips and strategies that may work for youSMSF strategies for low income earners
How can we lessen the tax burden on our SMSF to enable us to build wealth and retire eventually?Property with positive cash flow
When interest rates are low and rental yields are high, some property owners can set up a structure commonly known as positive gearing18 Share Tips - 16 June
Red Fork Energy - we first recommended this company a few months ago when the share price was well below 30 centsReceiving a refund from the tax man
Tax is levied on your taxable income on a progressive basis referred to as marginal tax rates, which can vary from between 0 per cent and 45 per centHome grants risk more defaults: Steve Keen
The extension of time for the enhanced first home grants puts more borrowers at risk of default, as the spectre of double-digit unemployment looms, an academic says.Watch your forecasters closely
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