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Our biggest surplus is political hubris and hot air

AS WORLD economies crumble, as even the legendary German market starts to slow and China looks for ways to keep its miracle in motion, Australia battles to stand alone in the developed world by turning a massive loss into a budget surplus. More

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Our biggest surplus is political hubris and hot air
15 May 2012

AS WORLD economies crumble, as even the legendary German market starts to slow and China looks for ways to keep its miracle in motion, Australia battles to stand alone in the developed world by turning a massive loss into a budget surplus.

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Budget
Budget delivers disappointment
10 May 2012

Those of you 50 and beyond can understandably be suffering a dose of the budget blues this week. If you were looking for the pied piper in Canberra to give you a lot of hope, you had better have been one of the lucky ticket holders in this week’s $70 million Lotto draw. If you weren’t, as far as the economy goes it seems you are on your own.

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Savings

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Fixed interest versus term deposits
26 Apr 2012

BEFORE we evaluate the benefits and risks of fixed interest investments versus term deposits, it's helpful to re-cap on exactly what each one is.

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Sense and cents ability
21 Feb 2012

WITH rising grocery prices many families are left wondering how to strike a balance between eating well and managing a budget. Some weeks the food bill for a family can be astronomical, leaving us wondering how on earth we managed to spend so much money. But with a little planning, strategy and a few clever tips, it is possible to keep your family well fed and balance the bank book. Small changes soon add up into a significant saving.

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Tax

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Argh! It's tax time!
23 Apr 2012

WITH the end of the financial year already hanging over our heads, SuperLiving checked in with RSM Bird Cameron superannuation specialist Brad Eppingstall on what June 30 means if you are running your own super fund.

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Smart tax
Are tax cuts a possibility?
29 Mar 2012

THE business community is furious at the possibility company tax cuts may not be passed at all, after the Greens said it would block any attempt by the federal government to merge both the small and big business cuts into a single piece of legislation. The Greens have continued to oppose the reduction in the company tax rate from 30% to 29%, saying they are prepared to...

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