Dear Sir/Madam,
I’m pleased to be forwarding you this month’s Financial Advisor Update eNewsletter. Included are five more helpful articles providing considerable general information on various facets of financial planning.
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Secure your path towards
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John Q
Certified Financial Planner
Financial Independence Planners Pty. Ltd.
To fix or not to fix
Read time: 3 minutes
This year we have seen a steady rise in the official cash rate, a rise of 0.25% in May and August was followed by a further 0.25% rise in November. In total we have experienced an upward shift of 1.25% for the calendar year to November. Locking in to a fixed-rate home loan, or at least splitting it between fixed and variable, is often a good way for borrowers to peg payments to manageable levels.
Understanding Asset Classes
Read time: 3 minutes
Australia’s investment markets are sophisticated, well developed and offer investors access to a wide range of choice. Performance and returns vary according to international and domestic influences, the type of investment and the family or ‘asset class’ to which an investment belongs.
A step-by-step guide to buying a new home
Read time: 3 minutes
Buying a new home is a significant financial decision. Before you start to look for a property, it’s important to understand the buying process. Here is a broad step-by-step guide to buying a property.
Unlock Family Tax Benefits
Read time: 3 minutes
Are you frustrated that you do not receive any Family Tax Benefits when others you know are? Let me share with you a strategy that can create wealth for the long term, lower the amount of tax you pay and assist in qualifying for Family Tax Benefits.
150% ... GOVERNMENT GUARANTEED
Read time: 2 minutes
A government guaranteed investment return of 150% is hard to ignore. Let’s look at what needs to happen so you can benefit from this generous arrangement.