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Friday, August 05, 2011
Sharemarket Update Many of us will have woken to the news this morning that global markets had a very heavy sell off overnight following generally weak markets over the last few months. The question that most people are asking is what has caused this latest correction in markets? The answer is a combination of fears that the global economic recovery is stalling, along  ..
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Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Picture this...You own a home, and have a mortgage. You have 2 young children that attend Primary School. You have become ill, and become unable to work for 6 months. How will you make the mortgage repayments? Think about it this way. If you are unable to work for an extended period due to illness or injury, how will you meet your mortgage repayments and other bills and expenses? Without a ..
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Wednesday, March 09, 2011
Mike (62) and Stacey (51) were married and lived in Sydney. Mike had two children, Steve and Fiona (38 and 36), from his previous marriage which ended when his first wife died. Stacey also had a daughter who had just completed high school. Mike was still working, but planned to retire in the next few years. Both Steve and Fiona were starting families. Steve had a large mortgage and Fiona a ..
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Monday, March 07, 2011
If you don't have a plan for your estate, don't panic ... it's not too late to start now! Preparing an estate can raise uncomfortable questions and is tempting to put off. However, if you don't plan for your estate your wishes may not be clear, your estate may flow in unintended directions, excess taxes may result and family rifts may even occur. Just do it! Do's Do seek advice and ge ..
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Wednesday, March 02, 2011
One of the largest challenges faced by fast growing businesses is how to keep the momentum of growth whilst ensuring that the business attracts and retains great people and ensures they do not burn out. Motivating and managing people is a complex process, especially when each person’s unique needs and personality are so different. People management is more than just about keeping you ..
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