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August 2015

Haven Extras – Spring 15

By Home Lifestyle Tips, News

Take your little one on a marvellous, magical adventure with a book personalised with his or her name. Brilliantly written and beautifully illustrated, every name creates a unique story. The adventure follows a child who loses their name, and has them tracking down the missing letters – along the way meeting lots of weird, wise and wonderful characters who help in the search. For example, if the child’s name is Emily, she would meet a forgetful elephant, a vain mermaid, a cold-averse inuit, a misunderstood lion and genial yeti. Each character gives the first letter of their name, and by the end hey presto – her name is found! You can also add a personal dedication which will be printed on the inside cover.

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Late bloomers

By Investing In Property

By the time we save for our first home, upgrade to a bigger or better one, earn enough money to pay the mortgage and bills and live life in between, it’s not surprising many of us don’t contemplate investing in property until we are middle-aged or beyond.

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Ease the squeeze

By Buying My First Home, Refinancing My Home Loan

The good news is interest rates are at record lows. The bad news is the average mortgage size in most Australian capitals has hit an all-time high. The challenge for many borrowers who are used to low rates could be keeping up with payments when rates inevitably rise. Those who want to get ahead will be taking steps now to make the most of low rates so they have a buffer down the track. But if you are already feeling weighed down by debt, it may be time to lighten the load.

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Money for nothing

By Finance Help

The best things in life are free, especially when money is up for grabs. From government benefits to special grants and shopping rewards, there is plenty of funding available if you know where to look. Here’s our guide to help you cash in. Additional rules and restrictions apply in all cases (and are subject to change). Detailed information about eligibility and participation rights can usually be found online on the provider’s website.

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