Australia has long been a focal point of Chinese economic expansion. Queensland, in particular, is drawing a great deal of interest. Chinese investors have sunk US$45 billion into the Australian economy, US$13 billion of which has gone to Queensland. The Queensland government recently undertook a number of initiatives to make the state an attractive business location, including implementing new laws ... Read More »

Thinking of investing?  Thinking of investing in precious metals?  Silver would be an excellent choice.  It is less expensive than gold and more practical.  It is multifaceted; silver has numerous uses: coins, jewelry, medical, dental, solar energy, and more.  Because of its many uses and versatility it has and remains to be a popular form of investment world wide. The ... Read More »

Both short term trading and long term trading can be effective trading strategies, however, long term trading has several significant advantages. These include the effect of compounding, the opportunity to earn from dividends, reduction of the impact of price fluctuations, the ability to make corrections in a more timely manner, less time spent monitoring stocks. 1. Compounding Time can be ... Read More »

Stock picking is a very complicated process and investors have different approaches. However, it is wise to follow general steps to minimize the risk of the investments. This article will outline these basic steps for picking high performance stocks. Step 1. Decide on the time frame and the general strategy of the investment. This step is very important because it ... Read More »

When you are looking for a property for the first time, there are so many things to take into consideration from the type of property you want, how much deposit you can afford, whether you quality for a mortgage and choosing a conveyancing solicitor. This may be daunting to many first time buyers but with the right estate agent and ... Read More »

Penny stocks are stocks that can be bought for pennies a share. They are attractive to both newbies and seasoned investors alike for their low price-tags, as it is possible to leverage a very small amount of money into a much larger sum of money via penny stocks; however, the penny stock market is highly volatile, and therefore quite risky. ... Read More »

You have worked hard your entire life and have accrued some assets. These assets however can be at risk if they are not properly protected. There are a number of methods to protect your assets, such as foreign trusts, business trusts, offshore trust entities, living trusts and many more. It is advisable to get expert advice when considering protecting your ... Read More »

Gold is the most popular precious metal for investment purposes, and for good reason! Since gold is a rare metal, it is said to have inherent value, as opposed to money which is mass-produced and has only perceived value. For this reason, people invest in gold as a hedge against a down economy. When you purchase gold bullion or bars, ... Read More »

Social media companies are generating a lot of buzz these days. In part, this is due to the thriving mobile community. In the mobile world, everyone can share their thoughts and experiences easily. In other words, we are all part of a social experience. But is there money to be made in the fast moving social media world? What are ... Read More »

Apple has this week announced that it intends to pay dividends. It will be the first time that it has done so since 1995 but the company needs to begin spending the massive $100 billion pole of cash that it has sitting around. The computer giant from Cupertino revealed that it will be paying a dividend quarterly of around $2.65 ... Read More »