Posts Tagged ‘financial planning’
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…
Read MoreHealth and wealth go hand-in-hand
Australians trust their doctors with intimate details of their physical and mental health and now wealth experts are urging a similar stance towards financial advisers. Leading Advice managing director Katrina Haskew believes incorporating mental, physical and lifestyle factors is integral to a successful financial strategy. “New clients often think we’re only there to discuss how…
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 general advice, is no advice at all
By Dante De Gori, CEO, Financial Planning Association of Australia. Trusted and transparent financial advice is the right of every Australian. And whilst it is extremely important that more Australians seek advice, it’s just as important they know what they’re getting. There is significant confusion among consumers, and within industry, media and Government about…
Read MoreThe first step in becoming a millionaire
– This blog was first published on The Hip Pocket – From that glorious moment you receive your first lump sum in the form of pocket money, you begin to make financial decisions. At that point, these decisions may involve choosing between saving that exciting gold coin in your piggy bank, or using it to…
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…
Read MoreWellbeing Trumps Wealth
It is so easy to get swept into the cycle of thinking that having more money leads to a happier, more fulfilling life. But wealth isn’t a golden ticket to happiness, and a good financial plan will find the balance between wealth and well-being. Here are three outcomes from a good financial plan that…
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