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The Education Tax Refund

The Education Tax Refund The Education Tax Refund ('ETR') was announced in the 08-09 federal budget. Under the ETR, families can claim up to a 50% tax refund for eligible education expenses for their children, for up to: $750 for each child in primary ... Read >
Author: Amit Kothiyal

The Australian Superannuation Fund

The article explains why the superannuation fund was created and the advantages of the superannuation fund in Australia. The superannuation fund in Australia was started because it was felt that the level of savings that Australians were doing was just n... Read >
Author: Mel C

Sydney CBD offices: August outlook

According to the Property Council of Australia, Sydney CBD offices have reached a vacancy rate of 7.7 per cent as of July 2009. But while this six-month increase is the biggest on record, experts at the Property Council say that the vacancy rate is health... Read >
Author: Scott Jamieson

Home Buyers Schemes

The government has put in place a range of schemes to help out new home and first home buyers. The trick is finding the one that applies to you. Figuring out which one and then applying for it can be a bit confusing. The most relevant schemes to new and f... Read >
Author: Michael Quinn

The Government’s new Investment Allowance has been given the green light!

In the recent federal Budget the Government has confirmed that the proposed Investment Allowance will definitely be going ahead. In addition, they have increased the allowance for eligible small businesses from 30% to 50%. Following are a few frequentl... Read >
Author: Michael Quinn

Don't be scared its okay to spend our money despite what the media tells us.

Despite what the media tends to report in every headline I have read on doom and gloom with the U.S. Economy things could be much worse. I was watching a documentary on the state of Israel a few weeks ago. The journalist cited Israel currently has a 67% u... Read >
Author: Maximillion Richman

How Does the Government Offer Grants to People

Do you want to know about the government grants? Here, let's talk about it. Step1 Most government grants are not available year round, therefore,a grant seeker must apply when a particular grant program is announced by a government agency. When fun... Read >
Author: yangguang03

Why the Bond Markets Will Decide the Fate of the Obama Administration

As Americans, we've heard astronomical numbers in recent years required to pay for unusual events that were not considered when our government first puts its budget together: $32 billion immediately following the September 11, 2001 attacks Up to $20... Read >
Author: Michael Letcher

How Proper Eye Care Can Help Save You Money

Saving money is on everyone's mind in these uncertain economic times. There are various areas where small changes can mean real savings -- carpooling to work, bringing a bagged lunch and a brewed cup of coffee from home as opposed to going out. But when s... Read >
Author: Chelsea Francis

A Tax Refund to Aid the Education Revolution

Following through with the yet another scheme that was announced in the 2008-09 Federal Budget, the Rudd Government has recently introduced to Parliament legislation that will see the enactment of the Education Tax Refund. As set out in the budget, the... Read >
Author: Michael Quinn

Can MLM Ever Become Illegal?

Will it just be banned and forbidden sometime in the future, shattering the dreams of all the distributors who trusted it as their vehicle to a better future? Will the voices of its enemies be heard one day and its death be officially declared by a seal f... Read >
Author: Chris Kosman

Wanted: 20,000 workers Recruitment crisis on boomer exodus

The estimated shortage of 10,000 workers across the ACT could double over the next three years when large numbers of baby boomers retire. Public service job cutbacks in Tuesday week's Federal budget, tipped to cost Canberra up to 3000 positions, is lik... Read >
Author: amerie

Federal Budget 2008 - Changes to the Research and Development Tax Credit

One of the biggest advantages of owning a Canadian company that specializes in furthering knowledge in your field is that you probably qualify for the scientific research and experimental development tax incentive program. Obviously, any country stands to... Read >
Author: Rob Parker

Critical Information You Need to Protect Your Retirement

Copyright 2006 Equitrend, Inc. America is heading for a train wreck. Everyone knows it's coming, but no one is doing anything about it. As an individual, you can wait and hope the inevitable doesn't happen, or you can prepare yourself and your finan... Read >
Author: john McClure

Retirement Savings Calculator -- Why It's Important

Why do I need to save for my retirement? After all, aren't the government and my company going to provide for my retirement income? And, not only that, but I'll be making so much more money in the future that I'll be able to make up for lost time then. ... Read >
Author: Robert Sherman

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