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Get a smile on your dial

Get a smile on your dial

Have you ever seen the look on people’s faces when they see dolphins?

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Health insurance revisited

Health insurance revisited

Will the impending changes to health insurance affect you? Private health insurance is highly regulated. Health insurers must provide the same premium for each policy owner regardless of their age or health status.

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Costs of the big day

Costs of the big day

Weddings are one of the ceremonies celebrated most in Australia. A wedding can be really simple and cheap but estimates of the average wedding costs in 2011, where the bride and groom make it a ‘big day’, range from $38,000 to $54,000.

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What is a hybrid security?

What is a hybrid security?

Some Australian companies have issued hybrid securities to raise capital as an alternative to issuing shares in the current market. A hybrid is a mix between two species such as a liger is the offspring of a lion and a tiger. A hybrid security is an asset that has features of both a share and a bond.

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The swinging pendulum

The swinging pendulum

The shift in economic power from one region to another is nothing new. Unless you are a historian, you may well imagine that the world has always been pretty much as we know it today.

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The time to celebrate

The time to celebrate

Life can be so busy we forget the important things in life. Being with family, friends and your community are often wonderful times.

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Where do we sit in the world?

Where do we sit in the world?

How does Australia compare to the countries we hear about in the news? A recent report by Credit Suisse lists many statistics about virtually every country in the world.

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Oh no – New Year resolutions again!

Oh no – New Year resolutions again!

Make a difference to your life in 2012. Research shows that some of the most common resolutions are to spend more time with family, get fit, lose weight, quit smoking, get out of debt and get organised.

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Getting out on two wheels

Getting out on two wheels

If walking is too slow for you, try riding To really see the world you need to ditch the car and riding can provide many opportunities for fun and adventure. There is a wide range of tours available both here and overseas for as short as half a day to multi-day tours.

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