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FoFA not good enough

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 18:06:33 -0400

THE passing of the Future of Financial Advice legislation will supposedly mean more reliable and less costly advice for Australians around investments and superannuation but a consumer watchdog says the amendments tabled by the government fall short and leave us in the dark.

Arthritis awareness

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 17:19:19 -0400

Arthritis awareness:

GENERAL practitioners struggle with treating osteoarthritis, which affects about 2 million Australians, but they shouldn’t have to.

Just picture this - MY DAD was a really keen photographer.

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 17:13:59 -0400

Just picture this - MY DAD was a really keen photographer.:

His old Zeiss Ikon folding camera sits on the filing cabinet in my office. It’s a beautiful example of fine 1950s German engineering and it’s my guess it would still take a darn good photograph today.

Drug danger dot-com

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 05:52:44 -0400

Drug danger dot-com:

A GROWING trend of buying prescription, over-the-counter and complementary medicines online may be creating an environment leading to the uncontrolled and unregulated supply of medicines, experts have warned.

Australia’s elderly increasingly at risk of homelessness

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 05:01:49 -0400

Australia’s elderly increasingly at risk of homelessness:

THE plight of Australia’s homeless elders has been revealed amid fears older people are at increased risk of ending up on the streets due to spiralling rents and rising pressure on community services.

SMSF loans in New Zealand

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 04:02:47 -0400

SMSF loans in New Zealand:

I would like to borrow against a property in NZ but do this through my SMSF. My understanding is they will not provide a loan with a limited recourse required. Any suggestions?

Nest egg guarantee grows

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 03:04:44 -0400

Nest egg guarantee grows:

THE Australian superannuation guarantee has officially been bumped up to 12% after the federal government passed the legislation.

Case Study: SMSF borrowing to acquire property

Tue, 10 Apr 2012 05:35:41 -0400

Case Study: SMSF borrowing to acquire property:

Case Study: SMSF borrowing to acquire property

Passions pad pensions

Tue, 10 Apr 2012 04:01:28 -0400

Passions pad pensions:

OF ALL the benefits retirement brings, perhaps one of the most eagerly anticipated is the opportunity to spend more time indulging in a hobby or favourite pastime.

Strawberries ‘n’ cream

Tue, 10 Apr 2012 03:02:00 -0400

Strawberries ‘n’ cream:

I DON’T know about you, but the combination of strawberries and cream never gets old for me!

Away with the needle

Tue, 10 Apr 2012 02:23:07 -0400

Away with the needle:

THE common fear of dentist’s needles might soon be history with the recent launch of a needle-free anaesthetic injection.

Romance away

Tue, 10 Apr 2012 00:50:24 -0400

Romance away:

VALENTINE’S Day might have been and gone but there’s no reason why we can’t treat ourselves to a romantic getaway with that special someone.

Check-ups are worthwhile

Tue, 10 Apr 2012 00:02:09 -0400

Check-ups are worthwhile:

Is it appropriate to have carotid/heart ultrasound annually or is it sufficient to just test for cholesterol levels, tryglicerides etc annually?

Guilt-free me time

Mon, 09 Apr 2012 23:14:36 -0400

Guilt-free me time:

FOR the writers among us, you’ll know all about the months spent writing, rewriting, taking photos, gathering quotes, picking paper stock, deciding on formats, cover designs, throwing it all away, retrieving it, then handing your precious little one over to a professional editor and waiting.

MKR judge and host Manu Feildel found time to have a chat to SuperLiving

Mon, 09 Apr 2012 22:24:13 -0400

MKR judge and host Manu Feildel found time to have a chat to SuperLiving:

Manu Feildel talks about his favourite and least favourite dishes of the series.

Will Australia’s rate of economic growth improve in 2012?

Mon, 09 Apr 2012 21:31:07 -0400

Will Australia’s rate of economic growth improve in 2012?:

The Australian Bureau of Statistics released the national accounts for the December 2011 quarter.

166 billion reasons to move your money

Mon, 09 Apr 2012 21:29:12 -0400

166 billion reasons to move your money:

NEW analysis from Choice has found Australian consumers are giving the big four banks a free kick with an estimated $166.4 billion sitting in transaction accounts that earn little or no interest.

The sensuality of scent

Mon, 09 Apr 2012 21:27:16 -0400

The sensuality of scent:

WHETHER it’s the scent of freshly baked bread, the aroma of newly cut grass, a waft of freshly brewed coffee or a whiff of tantalising perfume, floods of memories, a change in mood and an emotional response can all be triggered in an instant – by our sense of smell.

The secret to better health — exercise

Mon, 09 Apr 2012 21:24:46 -0400

The secret to better health — exercise:

WHETHER you’re nine or 90, abundant evidence shows exercise can enhance your health and wellbeing.

Will Australia’s rate of economic growth improve in 2012?

Mon, 09 Apr 2012 21:18:44 -0400

Will Australia’s rate of economic growth improve in 2012?:

The Australian Bureau of Statistics released the national accounts for the December 2011 quarter last month. The results continued a downwards quarter-on-quarter trend in weaker economic growth across Australia.