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Local Dollars, Local Sense on ABC Brisbane

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Local Dollars, Local Sense coverIf you've got a mortgage, then you're probably hoping that the Reserve Bank will cut interest rates again before Christmas.

But for those of you who are self-funded retirees, any interest rate cut means a drop in your income. Is there a way to beat what the banks are offering, and invest in a scheme locally and get a good return on your money?

According to author Michael Shuman : yes. He's the author of eight books - his latest is Local dollars - Local sense, and he's coming to the Coast next tuesday to tell us how we can revolutionise the way we invest.

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