NSW Budget will Blow Hole in Property Market
The NSW Budget will effectively price many first homebuyers out of the market, a top broker has said.
Barefoot Power – Power to the Third World
Kerosene, according to the fact sheet provided by the World Health Organisation (WHO), can effect the lungs, brain, skin, eyes, and cause other behavioural issues - burns from the fuel is a dangerous side effect also.
Brisbane Hammered Hardest by Declines
Brisbane has earned the dubious distinction of recording the largest property declines of any Australian capital city.
How Bad is the Drought in Texas
As I've been living in Austin, Texas, for a while, I thought I would report on the Texas drought situation first hand. How bad is the drought situation here?
Macarthur Coal Bids: Shareholders still Unhappy on ArcelorMittal's Offer
Macarthur Coal board has told shareholders to accept the takeover bid by ArcelorMittal and Peabody Energy (PEAMCoal), but has again hinted that a better alternative bid might happen.
The Economy: Still Mixed, But The Investment Boom Powers On
As we once again approach a monthly Reserve Bank board meeting, the Australian economy is not providing any guidance for the central bank, or individuals.
Deals: Cash Converters' US Deal Falls Apart
Shares in Cash Converters, the Australian pawnshop and short term lending business, fell 3% yesterday after a deal by its largest shareholder to take control collapsed.
Hot Performance Tip: Make Mealtime Meetings More Productive
Business over coffee, lunch and even dinner is a long standing practice. Although once the prerogative of CEO's and corporate high flyers, the practice is now much more common. The meal time meeting can prove to be very productive if you consider our five simple strategies.
Facebook Vs Google and why Competition Matters
Ever since Google introduced Google+ to us a few months back we have seen a rapid acceleration in features both on Facebook and Google+, particularly on the personal front, whilst business pages and groups are being left behind.
Doctor Files Counter Legal Lawsuit vs Patient's Family
Dr. Kevin Buckwalter of Henderson, Nev., has a history of malpractice and shady dealings during the time when he still had a practice and a license to prescribe controlled substances.
New Green Compliant 60-watt LED Bulb to Cost $15
When the US federal government begins to unlawfully rip away Americans' freedom to purchase the light bulbs of their choice beginning on January 1, 2012, the only available choices will be poisonous compact fluorescent (CFL) bulbs, which are loaded with toxic mercury, or expensive light-emitting diode (LED) bulbs, which a recent CNET article explains will cost roughly $15 a piece for the 60-watt variety -- and that is on the inexpensive end of the spectrum.
Facebook Vs Google: Why Competition Matters
Ever since Google introduced Google+ to us a few months back, we have seen a rapid acceleration in features both on Facebook and Google+, particularly on the personal front, whilst business pages and groups are being left behind.
China Unveils New Low-Cost, Family Transport System
Ever wonder why China's economy is beating the USA? It's all about efficiency! China has unveiled a new, low-cost mass transportation system with the following features...
Cruising Through the Colorado Rockies
Set beyond the Rocky Mountains’ eastern edge, the small towns of entral Colorado are a glimpse of the American frontier—a hundred years ago.
Mortgage Sales Unexpectedly Rise in August
Mortgage sales experienced a surge to their highest volume in over eighteen months according to AFG's latest figures.
Brokers Fight Against Branding
Independent brokers may bristle at the idea of coming under the umbrella of a brand, an MPA Top 100 Broker has claimed.
Housing Market 'Swan Dive' Nears
Economist Steve Keen has predicted that a housing market price 'swan dive' is about six months away.
Dates: Some Big Events And Data Releases, Carefully Watch Europe
While August was a rough month for stockmarkets, investors and governments in Europe, Japan and the US, the coming week is shaping up as a nasty replay and reminder of that instability with Australia, Europe and the US are each facing a major test of sentiment.
DIARY: Central Banks Here And Offshore, Aust. Growth
A flood of important data, meetings, decisions and announcements this week, mostly political and economic in Australia, China, the US and Europe.
Macquarie: Aussie Brokers Urged to Focus on Business Strengths
Brokers should focus on what they are really good at when it comes to creating an ideal diversification mix for their business, according to Macquarie Bank.
Markets: US Jobs Disaster Whacks Markets Lower
The week or so of calm and appetite for risk in financial markets across the world disappeared in a few minutes in the US on Friday night with another very depressing unemployment and jobs report.
Aussie Workers: Waking Up Worried?
Fifty-eight per cent of Australian workers admit to taking sick leave when they were not actually ill.
Meet EcoKat, the Eco-Enforcing Kansas State University Mascot
The masked crusader of conservation has not been heroically accepted by football fans.
Ode to Martha, the Last Passenger Pigeon
The last passenger pigeon on Earth died 97 years ago today. Housed at the Cincinnati Zoo and named "Martha," she was the final holdout of a species that went from one of the planet's most abundant birds to one of its highest-profile extinctions.
Treating Tap Water: Is it Safe Enough for Drinking?
There's nothing like a hurricane or power outage to make you appreciate the basic things. Like tap water.
Toyota Gives Away 100 Cars
The Toyota 100 Cars for Good program has ended and 100 nonprofits will now have a new car.
Chocolate Benefits Should be Treated with Caution
The National Heart Foundation of Australia is urging people not to eat chocolate in the belief that it will reduce their risk of heart disease after new research claimed the sweet treat offered significant health benefits.
Dining at Chipotle Mexican Grill: The Pros and Cons
Our food blogger shares her thoughts after visiting the sustainable chain restaurant for the first time.
5 Tips for Slasing Down your Grocery Bill
If you're one of the millions of Americans who is either unemployed or underemployed, then reducing your grocery bill is just one way to stretch your already limited budget.
ASIC Launches Surveillance for Credit Providers
ASIC has launched another surveillance program aimed at ferreting out unlicensed credit providers.