The future of financial advice

…no, I’m not referring to the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Corporations and Financial Services’ Inquiry into financial products and services. Though of course we welcome any reforms that improve the quality of financial advice in Australia, and enhance retail investor protection. What I’m referring to here is undoubtedly another key driver of the future of…

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Reduce your risk as a business owner

As business owners, we sure do have a lot on our plates. Balancing the day-to-day of running a business with high-level strategic and growth activities can be enough of a challenge by itself. However, things can go completely off kilter if something goes wrong, and you don’t have the proper protections in place. A dispute…

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New Year, New You: 3 steps to successful financial goal setting

One of the most common resolutions Australians make – outside of the gym or the kitchen – is to become smarter with their finances. But “get smarter with my finances” doesn’t exactly fit the all-important “SMART” criteria for goal setting: Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Timely. Improving your finances can mean a million different things…

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Setting realistic goals in 2018

Setting goals at the beginning of each year helps give direction in the year ahead. It provides clarity and helps you to know where to focus your attention and activities – what to say yes to and what to say no to. Goals shape your year, rather than having the year shape you. Below are…

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How to protect your assets from expensive mistakes

Protecting yourself from frivolous creditors and lawsuits is becoming an increasingly common concern. Here we outline some of the ways you can insulate your assets. Check your insurancesLiability insurance is a must if you want to safeguard your assets in the event that you need to pay compensation. Lawsuits can arise for a range of reasons –…

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Holiday Hacks for a Bubbly Christmas on a Beer Budget

By Katrina Haskew, CEO of Leading Advice It’s supposed to be the most wonderful time of the year. And in many ways, it really is! But the holidays can also bring out a large degree of financial stress if not managed correctly. What with the presents, party outfits, decorations, food and drink, extra socialising, and…

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Is everything secure before your break?

It’s that time of year when thoughts turn to relaxing with family and friends and perhaps getting away from it all. If you are going away you no doubt take care to lock the doors and windows, organise for mail and garbage bins to be checked and neighbours notified. But have you secured everything? There…

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