I'm also interested to check in to see if people here still feel the same way about VAS, VGS and AFI. We are late developers - have a good...
In my case, I think the gain has been lower interest rates up to this point, but I can certainly see some merits in the arguments you put forward...
Hi all, I am looking at refinancing my loan portfolio and wanted to get some others' thoughts on cross collateralization. Currently we have our...
Thanks for your replies, everyone. Looks like we would need to use our own equity or cash for this particular investment, if we proceed with it.
Thanks for the reply. The investment will have very significant capital gains. The 10% yield is also quite conservative. We are satisfied that the...
Hi all, haven't posted for a long time but have been lurking for many years. I have a question about non-traditional investment funding that I'm...
Dan, I think this point requires some clarification. Are you placing all independent financial planners in the same category as Storm Financial?
I suspect they would look to your intent. Is your intent to: a) reduce the amount of tax you pay, OR b) borrow to create an income producing...
BigJoe Obviously you must seek your own professional advice. From what I know: The best way to achieve what you want to do is transfer the...
Offset Account works as follows: Mortgage amount : $300,000 Principal repaid : $0 Offset account balance: $200,000 Interest is...
I would go a bit further than that if it were me. I would ask: 1. How much better do you expect the enhanced yield to perform over cash in the...
It's a good question because on the face of it, the offset account seems to serve no purpose. But the offset account is in fact very useful: - If...
Hi Amod & welcome to the forums Having an offset account is a very good idea. However, in my opinion it's a better idea with regard to your home...
Have a read of the article linked here, pay particular attention to #5...
According to my understanding it's too late for you to release the $80,000 that you have already paid into the mortgage back out against the...
Learning from a professional trader isn't always practical. But it is true that you should be cautious/suspicious about websites promoting trading...
I think the weaker dollar has been attracting quite a number of overseas investors during the first part of the year. As the dollar strengthens we...
You just do a "OCO" order (One Cancels Other) whereby if the order to sell at $32 was done then the order at $28 would be cancelled, or vice vera...
Commodity futures (specifically crude palm oil futures in Malaysia) but only part time until the kids are at school. I agree - do not borrow to...
I believe ABC's TV programme Landline is broadcasting a report on Sunday which I would recommend strongly that you watch before making any...
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