Debt ridden or asset building?

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The debt problems that the Australians are facing are discussed but not everyone agrees things are so bad. The Economic Committee's review says Australia's household savings ratio has been sliding downwards over the past two decades to 0.4 percent in the March quarter as compared to the 12 percent average in the early 1980s.

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Treading futures

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Futures are an agreement to buy or sell something at a fixed date in the future, for a price agreed. The attractions and benefits of futures over shares or bonds are mentioned.

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Trading places

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An analysis of renting homes and swapping homes with fellow travellers during overseas trips and available services are presented.

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