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There are various types of saving accounts offered in the market, with varying features and interest rates. These accounts have different terms and conditions which you should understand clearly as they can have a great impact on your saving goals and how slowly or quickly you achieve these goals. It is...

Acquiring the shares or assets of a private company in exchange for shares of a dormant ASX-listed company is known as backdoor listing in Australia. This practice has gained wide acceptance and popularity since the failure of Australian mining companies.  Most of the failing mining companies are seeking investment in...

The decision to buy or lease a car is something that needs to be given full consideration because it is an investment to our means of livelihood. Most of us cannot afford to buy a car outright or even if one can, it is at the cost of something valuable...

Is it right to invest in managed funds? The concept of managed fund is not new in Australia and was first introduced in 1930s. It provides investors the opportunity to dip their toe in the investment market. According to Australian bureau of statistics, managed funds have more than $1.3 trillion of...

You make investment in  shares either for a regular income or growth of your investment. In an ideal world, you would like to invest in the shares which offer regular deividends and record higher capital growth. While it might be possible for some companies to combine the two, but often...

As the world has converted into a global village, people often live and work in a country other than their home country for better living or work opportunities. People come from other countries to work in Australia and vice versa; for their skills and expertise to be well rewarded. As the...

The acronym does not exactly conjure images of powerful investment strategies.  That being said, DRIPs, or dividend reinvestment plans, can factor nicely into your financial planning strategy.  Simply stated, these plans reinvest the paid dividends as opposed to receiving a cash payment.  This can be very beneficial, depending on your...