Investing requires discipline. One cannot blindly invest money without knowing what one is getting into. Investing into real estate is no different. Here is a checklist that you should use when evaluating your property investment.
Developers use this season to their advantage because they know that you will be most keen to make a real estate investment during these auspicious days. However, don't rush in blindly just because you want to buy something before this 'holy' period ends.
Recognize whether you are a day trader, punting on every rumour that you come across, or if you are a value investor who buys and holds for at least a minimum of 4-5 years.
Here is a set of actionable steps that you must keep in mind to help you with building your stock portfolio.
Under the 2009-10 Budget, FBT has been abolished. While this is going to be received very favourably by the finance departments at companies, the impact on your personal finances might not be the most optimal for you.
As far as personal taxation goes, there were positive changes overall, even if the magnitude might not have been as high as expected. Here are 7 changes that you will be affected by:
Here's a quick compilation of items that could be impacted by the Budget, thereby affecting our personal finances. But do keep in mind that not all of these could happen, or happen in the magnitude that they are expected to.