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Germany's new development minister said Saturday he opposed taxing financial transactions, putting him at odds with support for such a levy expres...Read more...

- Julia Lee
While the Australian sharemarket has had a good year, some emerging countries have had a much better performance. The good news for investors is that different markets are more accessible than ever. Read More...

- Peter Boehm
Are you thinking of adding another room to your home or re-doing the kitchen? Property expert, Peter Boehm gives some tips to those considering a renovation in the New Year. Read More...

- Michael Pascoe
Westpac shocked consumers by lifting its loan rate by almost double that of the RBA increase. Michael Pascoe explores why the 45 point whack from the big red W bank is cheeky. Read More...

-Peter Switzer
We reeled with disbelief when Gordon Gekko argued: "Greed is good." This is what came to mind when Westpac made its move to raise interest rates by 0.45% following the Reserve Bank's 0.25% hiking of the official cash rate of interest.Read More...

As you ramp up your usage of your card before the festive season, here are a couple of pointers to help you manage Christmas credit card debt. Read More...

The RBA has increased interest rates to 3.75%. Keep up to date with the latest on rates. Read More...

As more and more charity organisations vie for our attention, it can be difficult to know what contribution will make the most difference to a worthy cause. Read More...

Banks have been quick to raise mortgage rates in line with recent RBA changes but they have failed to pass on these increases to some savings customers. Read More...
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