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Riding the sharemarket crash

It’s hard to sit tight in a falling stock market, grin and bear it, stay calm. So this week we are offering a useful “how-to” on What to do when the market falls. Written by Dante de Gori, Technical Manager of Clearview Retirement Solutions, it offers a plain-English understanding of how a "steady as she goes" approach to the stock market can result in a more predictable retirement income in a downloadable PDF format. Written before the very sharp falls in recent weeks, it nevertheless shows how you can manage your holdings – even in times of volatility.
For those still grappling with the complexities of buying and selling shares – or even being affected because of superannuation funds with a component of stocks – the ASX offers some excellent "beginners" courses on investment. And following the last Obama/McCain debate before Americans go to the polls, AboutSeniors' subscribers have their say. We have some snapshot information if you are one of the many suffering from an excessive mobile phone bill. And just to lighten up, we have a great trivia quiz on Australian money, and a wonderful recipe for the best home made Cornish Pasties.

Online investment courses

The media is awash with news of stock market falls and the share price crisis but what does all the terminology really mean?

Teatime Cornish Pasties

Courtesy of The Commonsense Cookery Book reviewed in Tuesday's Enewsletter, why not try these tasty Cornish Pasties for a teatime treat.

Friday trivia

Today's trivia quiz tests your knowledge of Australian currency.

Telephone complaints heard

If you’re one of the many people who has a grievance with your telephone or internet service provider that seems beyond resolution, then may be the Telecommunication Industry Obudsman (TIO) can help.

And don't forget the staff at AboutSeniors are here to help with all your queries, whatever the topic, on newsletters@aboutseniors.com.au.

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