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 November was not a good month for economic news. A range of groups released their 2009 forecasts for Australian and global economic growth.The good news is that all groups expect economic growth to continue in Australia in 2009. The bad news was that forecasts for global growth were particularly weak.
Read the latest Market Updates and Market Volatility News
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Australian Unity Retirement Village Investment Notes
Limited offer closing 31 December 2008
The Notes combine Australian Unity's Expertise and experience in retirement living, property and investment management, to offer a 3 year term with a competitive interest rate of:
Bonus rate for 1st year via 2020 DIRECTINVEST
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Year 1
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9.00%^ |
| Year 2 |
8.50% |
| Year 3 |
8.50% |
| Minimum investment |
$5,000 |
| Bonus |
100% rebate of upfront commission by way of bonus 0.5% interest in the first year. |
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A recent Choice report found that
- There are 13 million superfluous and inactive super accounts in Australia
- Australians are losing $1.1 billion a year in extra fees, missed earnings and lost payments
- $416 million a year is paid in extra fees alone
Whilst it is often placed in the 'too hard' basket - this is your hard-earned money and your future that's at stake. Sort out your super - find out how.
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For a complete list of re-rated funds and to keep up to date with fund ratings from both Standard & Poor's and Morningstar:
Managed Funds more info
Superannuation Funds more info
Allocated Pension Funds more info
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2020 DIRECTINVEST BlueChip20
Owning a share portfolio has never been easier or more cost effective. The BlueChip20 is an easy introduction to saving and investing with a minimum investment of just $5,000:
- Own a share portfolio of Australia's largest companies
- Direct ownership of the underlying shares - not units in a managed fund
- Grow with monthly direct debits from $500
- Diversification across top 20 companies
- Half the cost of a managed fund, and institutional brokerage rates
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