Getting fixed for interest rate hike

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Rising interest rates in the US economy may not necessarily hurt investors. Investors can obtain fixed-rates for part of a loan and a floating rate on the other part. There are so many options for loans that if an investor researches the possibilities and chooses wisely, there can be little risk.

Author: Freeman, Peter
Analysis, Economic aspects, Interest rates, Mortgages, Fixed rate mortgages

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Retired and confused

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Issues discussed concern the impact of Australia's tax reform policies on self-funded retirees. Topics addressed include the difficulties self-funded retirees may face when accessing the goods and services tax compensation package.

Author: Freeman, Peter
Laws, regulations and rules, Finance, Pensions, Retirees, Goods and services tax

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New twists for trusts

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Issues discussed concern Australia's tax policy that affects family and testamentary trusts. The impact of tax legislation that will tax trusts as corporations beginning on Jul 1, 2001 is discussed.

Author: Freeman, Peter
Taxation, Trusts and trustees, Trustees, Trusts (Law), Testamentary trusts

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Subjects list: Australia, Statistical Data Included, Management
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