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If you're running a small business, one of the biggest problems you face is cash flow. Here we look at some of the ways in which you can improve the cash flow of your business, including: Overdrafts Credit cards Factoring, debtor finance or invoice finance Trade finance or stock finance Car leasing Equipment leasing Overdrafts...Read More
Property schemes
July 12, 2021Debt Advice & Mortgages, Financial Planning
A property scheme allows you to buy 'units' in an investment run by an investment manager. Understand how listed and unlisted property schemes work. Weigh up the risks and decide if it's the right investment for you. How property schemes work A property scheme is where you buy 'units' in an investment run by a...Read More
For many Australians, the decision to move into retirement living can be difficult and fraught with emotion, yet downsizing is a process most of us will go through. When the time comes to taking the next step, there are many considerations to weigh up. Cranbrook Care, a multi-award-winning provider of premier aged care and retirement...Read More
By Tony Kaye, Senior Personal Finance Writer, Vanguard Australia Before you started reading this article, did you already do a check-up on your investment portfolio value? If you did, and do so just about every day, you're certainly not alone. After all, it's human nature to look regularly at what financial markets have been doing...Read More
By Robin Bowerman, Head of Corporate Affairs, Vanguard Australia Making regular investments of smaller sums of money is one of the best ways to achieve an ambitious financial goal without feeling daunted by the task ahead. It can also help keep you on track so you can reach your goal faster. Set and forget Setting...Read More
By Tony Kaye, Senior Personal Finance Writer, Vanguard Australia As an investor, it can be worrying when returns move into negative territory. Many of us are used to seeing that with share investments, but it's less common when it comes to high-quality, investment grade bonds. In recent months, however, that's exactly what's been happening with...Read More
After a bit of a wake-up call we managed to change our money habits… here’s how we did it. Before I start I’d better explain our attitude towards money. We were having dinner with friends the other day and they were regaling us with tales of getting stuck into their spreadsheets on Saturday nights. It’s...Read More
Key points - Higher bond yields are normal in economic recovery and should not be a major problem for shares if they are matched by rising earnings. But too rapid a rise in bond yields risks driving a deeper correction in shares. - Central banks want higher inflation but will look through any short-term spike....Read More
In 2020, the race that stopped the nation was arguably not the Melbourne Cup, but the abandoned Australian Grand Prix, which had been scheduled for March 15 in Melbourne. For many, the shutting down of this race on the day really drove home the point that we were on the precipice of a world-changing moment....Read More
If you're thinking about selling your home and downsizing, consider the pros and cons. Check if selling your home affects your government benefits. Consider the costs and your needs before you downsize Take time to consider your needs. Make sure your new home suits your lifestyle, budget and level of independence. Some of the costs...Read More