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Russell Market Review – week ending 26 August 2011

Aug 29, 2011 | Economy, Finances, General, Interest Rates, Investments, US Economy

It looks like a bit more ‘calm’ returned to the Australian market this week, with local factors returning to centre stage again. Can you take us through the key drivers over the past week? After the huge moves of the first half of August, the S&P/ASX 200...

What to do? What to do?

Aug 8, 2011 | Debt Management, Economy, Finances, General, Investments, US Economy

Hold onto your hats! Where to from here??

Chris Caton's reaction to market volatility:

Aug 5, 2011 | Economy, Finances, General, Interest Rates, Investments, US Economy

Chris Caton shares his reaction to the current market situation

Nervousness & Uncertainty Shake Markets, Again!

Aug 5, 2011 | Economy, Finances, General, Interest Rates, Investments, US Economy

Like you we are watching nervousness and uncertainty play out on world markets, reminding us all that Australia is part of the global economy. We have spoken to Russell Investments, who continue to monitor the situation and they have provided us with the following...

EOFY Wrap Up

Jul 1, 2011 | Business, Economy, Finances, General, Interest Rates, Investments

You may be forgiven for wondering just what’s going on globally in economic markets – have a quick read here to see what’s transpired in the 2011 financial year.

End of Financial Year Top Tax Tips!

Jun 24, 2011 | Debt Management, Finances, General, Insurance & Protection, Superannuation, Taxation

Please find following a few top tax tips to assist you to maximise your deductions for the coming end of financial year and take advantage of any tax rebates available: Tip 1 : Now is the time to Maximise your Deductions You’ve heard it before – but $1000 today is...

Property: Bubble, Bust or Non-issue?

Jun 6, 2011 | Economy, General, Investments

“Are we watching a housing bubble about to burst or a pause before returning to business as usual? Or is it something in the middle, a so-called soft landing?”

Federal Budget 2011

May 16, 2011 | Business, Economy, General, Taxation

The Federal Budget has delivered little in the way of surprises. Against a backdrop of recent media chat about cuts and tough budgets, many measures were well publicised in the run-up toTreasurer Wayne Swan’s fourth Budget. And, as for toughness, it will be reasonably...