I agree with all your reason why companies use loss leaders, but why should there be any reason to compare the rates only with home loans? NAB...
Agreed. That might sound slightly counter-intuitive, but it's spot on. It's really no different from any other commercial decision like where to...
Hi Crusher, You've had some great advice in the posts above. The only thing I'd add is to hold your nerve when it comes to making an offer. In...
Hi JudgeDreadz, My experience of shared accommodation - which I used for a decade or so - was that it's definitely well worth doing, provided...
Also... The line between what is law and what is just business practice can be hard to pick. Many years ago when PCs first came onto the market...
In some cases buying from a retailer is almost a necessity. Similar to Sim's example, some friends of mine had a game shop which sold computer...
Hi Crusher, I agree with those who said that some kind of budget plan is the key. It might sound like it's not what you're asking but, believe...
Hi Dingo, I don't have the professional experience that other posters have, but I did read an opinion recently that said that changes in...
Thanks very much for such a detailed reply. I guess that I've just not looked hard enough, or the situation is different in my locality. The...
As far as I can see, there are all manner of ways of layering your investments over time and spreading your risk. You can either do it yourself or...
But does it come with a Jim to do the work for you? Chris (Oops... rolled over onto a new page. I posted a response to your laddering query on...
Hi Johny, That sounds about right. Unfortunately I'm a rank newbie at it, so my track record didn't cover the full year. My guess is that...
That sounds terrific, but what business can you buy for $50k - 100k that would provide such a splendid outcome? I'm obviously looking in the wrong...
Hi again Greg, Thanks for another interesting post, and for being good enough to quote some figures for your own goals. What a great quote....
Hi Greg, Thanks for a great reply. I’m intrigued by the IP strategy that has clearly worked well for you and, as somebody who enjoys maths,...
Just for fun... Would anybody like to take a punt on guessing where these online accounts will stand by the end of the year? :) At present...
Hi Tonia, I’d second the advice in both the posts above. As Johny said, there’s really no alternative to educating yourself, at the very...
Hi Greg, Why do you say that with such certainty? It's an opinion that I've often heard quoted as if it's some sort of rule of thumb, but I...
Thanks Intellikev, that sounds like a good idea. :) At the start of this New Year I had three rough resolutions: 1. Get a fire proof safe...
Raboplus may also be worth a look. They're an online arm of Rabobank (probably a familiar name if you're a fan of watching the Tour de France. )...
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