Financial Planning
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…
Read MoreReduce 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…
Read MoreHoliday 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…
Read More5 Ways Money May be Slipping Through Your Fingers
Is your money slipping through the cracks? Discover 5 ways you’re unknowingly losing money & how to stop it. Read now for financial habits.
Read MoreWhy it pays to ask the tricky questions
Most advisors haven’t been trained in psychology, counselling, or medicine. But in many instances, we find ourselves broaching on topics that require a little bit of knowledge in these areas. Why? Because your clients’ ability to implement your advice is strongly linked to their mental and physical health, and their life circumstances. The client going…
Read MoreSpring has sprung! 3 easy steps to spring clean your finances.
Spring has sprung, and with the change in seasons comes a great excuse to get into the spring cleaning. This could be literal, like cleaning and organizing our living and work spaces. Studies have linked home environments that are chaotic or messy and higher levels of the stress hormone cortisol. So, physical spring cleaning could…
Read MoreWhy tax should be on your mind – all year long!
Written by Jason Robinson, Director at RBK Advisory. Tax planning are two words that get no one excited. But do you know what’s even less exciting? A big tax bill. Four words dreaded by every single business owner, family and individual. It’s time to change that deal-with-it-last-minute mindset, and begin to think of tax planning…
Read MoreTen things you're doing wrong at tax time
Let’s admit it. Putting together a tax return isn’t exactly something most people relish. But completed correctly, it can be one of the largest lump sum payments some of us receive each year. So, it definitely pays to get it right! Unfortunately, though, not all of the 8.5 million or so Australians who submit a…
Read MoreSix Tips for Finding the Right Financial Planner
Professional financial advice can significantly improve your financial wellbeing. Finding the right financial planner however is no easy task, so it’s important you know what to look for. Here are six tips to help you in your search: A license to provide financial advice Always look for a financial planner who works for a firm…
Read MoreThree Times You Need to Be More Than a Financial Planner
As a trusted financial planner, it’s not always just about the money for your clients. Sometimes you may be dealing with simple, arms-length requirements, such as growing an SMSF to a certain amount, or building an investment portfolio that achieves a certain return. Oftentimes, however, you will be helping clients navigate the most sensitive and…
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