The Top Ten FAT FACTS

Recently, Zurich Australia has released their statistics relating to the 'New Smoker' - FAT. We all know obesity levels have risen, and what that means for our health, but have you actually seen the statistics? This comes directly from a Life Insurance Company, which is one of the larger organisations in Australia, so it would be an idea to take note of these confirmed statistics:

The Top Ten FAT FACTS The Top Ten FAT FACTS

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this week uncovered the under the table commissions paid to a fund manager by an industry fund. Sure, it's not paying a trail commission from your account to an adviser, but instead it's paid $1 Million to a firm to provide service on a SunSuper investment.

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How to choose a financial planner - part 2

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How to choose a financial planner - part 1

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What makes interest rates go up & down

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Interest rates, as we all know, are what determines the cost of our mortgages, loans and sometimes, credit cards. But what makes them go up and down? What is the determining factors that make those grey haired men in corporate government palaces change the amount I pay on my mortgage each month?

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What is a bond and how does it work

14 July 2009

Bonds are typically what makes Interest Rates increase & decrease. but what are bonds and how do they work? Here is a very simple explanation on how it works, and how it applies to your everyday understanding of the money markets.

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49 Personal Finance Tips

13 July 2009

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  • The Top Ten FAT FACTS May 11, 2010
    Recently, Zurich Australia has released their statistics relating to the 'New Smoker' - FAT. We all know obesity levels have risen, and what that means for our health, but have you actually seen the statistics? This comes directly from a Life Insurance Company, which is one of the larger organisations in Australia, so it would be an idea to take note of these confirmed statistics:
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