Investing

Rudd mulling backdown on advisers' fees

THE Government is considering watering down rules surrounding how financial advisers charge clients regular fees. 

Shares ahead of property in tax treatment

WHILE property is criticised as having generous tax breaks, a study finds shares do better.

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Shares made easy: Learn terms of trade

THOSE who shun shares have had a good run, with the second-biggest collapse in Australian history slashing value in half.

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Women cashed up, but not making money

WOMEN may be earning more than ever, but could do better when it comes to managing money.

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Interest rates cool urban housing boom

SURGING property market cools as auction clearance rates drop by up to 14 per cent in capital cities.

• Smart save: Banks' $150m fee loss

Euro debt troubles a heartbeat away

EUROPE'S woes are threatening to drag the world down into a double-dip recession, write David & Libby Koch.

Optimism killed by threat of rate rises

AUSTRALIANS are becoming more pessimistic about the economy and are gripped by fear of rising interest rates, survey reveals.

Famous artists' work for sale starting at $9

FIFTEEN artworks by Bill Henson and Arthur Boyd could go for a steal at new online art auction.

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Forget cash, this ATM dispenses gold

THE well-heeled in the Persian Gulf can now buy "gold to go" from a hotel lobby in the United Arab Emirates.

Market improves for first time in six years

HEALTH of local stocks improving, but future gains are reliant on overseas factors, report says.

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