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Edition 29 - June 2008
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Your home, your loan

How to minimise the impact of rising rates
With recent interest rate rises, it's time to get serious about your budget. Here are some tips.

How to find a property hotspot
Spotting the next big thing in real estate can be a good way to build your property portfolio. But knowing where to look is more art than science. We ask the experts.

The power of equity - build wealth with a home equity loan
Unlocking the money you have in your home - your home equity - can let you access a whole range of opportunities that might otherwise be out of reach. Find out more.

Investing in Property

Investing in a house or apartment - which is best?
When it comes to investing, the choice of property can make a big difference to your returns. Many Australians love their detached house with enough space to kick a footy and have a BBQ. What is the best option?

10 things you should know about investing in property
Investing in property is a tried and tested method of building long-term wealth - particularly if you follow the rules. When deciding on your investment strategy, there are a number of important considerations.

Economic Update

Reserve acts on inflation - How will this affect you?
Australia's stubbornly high inflation rate and fall-out from the global credit squeeze could keep rates high for the rest of the year, warns ANZ senior economist Paul Braddick.

Inflation risk grows as economy steams ahead
The economy is in top gear - and so too are consumer spending and business investment. While global financial markets have turned ugly in recent weeks, above-trend growth in Australia is forecast to continue.