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Why governments are powerless to make housing affordable
The catalyst for the global financial crisis was US President Bill Clinton's idea that housing should be available to everybody.
Noel Whittaker, AM, is the author of Making Money Made Simple and numerous other books on personal finance.
The catalyst for the global financial crisis was US President Bill Clinton's idea that housing should be available to everybody.
Financial expert Noel Whittaker answers readers' questions.
My stock answer is: "That is no different from your asking me how to find a good doctor, accountant or motor mechanic. I really don't know."
Financial expert Noel Whittaker answers readers' questions.
Superannuation is a tool, which when used properly is highly effective. But like all investment strategies it has a cost.
There is a ludicrous situation caused by the government's inability to get Centrelink and the aged care authorities on the same page - but you may be able to force a different outcome.
Financial expert Noel Whittaker answers readers' questions.
Financial expert Noel Whittaker answers readers' questions.
A little knowledge can be more dangerous than blissful ignorance.
Financial expert Noel Whittaker answers readers' questions.
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