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Getting financial advice? What your adviser needs to provide

February 11, 2021 by Janine Mace Leave a Comment

When you see a financial adviser, there are rules about the documents and information you must be given to ensure the advice is in your best interests and will help you make informed decisions.

Find an Australian independent financial adviser

February 1, 2021 by SuperGuide 1 Comment

Finding a truly independent financial adviser is not easy, but don’t let that put you off. We’ve done the hard work for you.

Financial advice through super funds: What’s on offer?

September 15, 2020 by Barbara Drury Leave a Comment

There’s a huge unmet demand for affordable financial advice and super funds are keen to fill the gap.

Free financial advice: Yes, it does exist

September 15, 2020 by Barbara Drury Leave a Comment

It’s a rare person who doesn’t want to improve their financial situation, but cost is often a barrier to seeking advice. Yet free advice does exist if you know where to look.

SMSFs and financial advice: A matter of cost and trust

September 1, 2020 by Barbara Drury Leave a Comment

Call it the COVID-19 Catch-22. Even though more SMSFs report an unquenched thirst for advice, fewer are seeking out financial planners.

Financial advisers: As different as you are

June 1, 2020 by Barbara Drury Leave a Comment

All financial advisers can offer the same smorgasbord of services, from investments and super to insurance and estate planning. But not all advisers are the same.

Finding a good financial adviser and making financial advice work for you

June 1, 2020 by SuperGuide Leave a Comment

In this video members of the Profession of Independent Financial Advisers provide some insights into how to find a financial adviser that is right for you, and how to make the most of the financial advice process.

How much does financial advice cost?

June 1, 2020 by Barbara Drury Leave a Comment

How much you should pay for financial advice depends on a range of factors, including the type and extent of advice that you receive.  

What is the value of financial advice when it comes to your retirement?

March 14, 2020 by Janine Mace Leave a Comment

Most people know good financial advice can help them, but many question whether it’s really worth the money. When it comes to planning your retirement, however, there can be valuable benefits – both in terms of your finances and your emotional wellbeing.

What financial advisers wish you knew

February 5, 2020 by Joanna Webber Leave a Comment

We asked financial advisers to share their top tips. From downsizing your home to changing the way you think about retirement, here’s what they want us to know.

5-step guide to the different types of financial advice on offer

December 14, 2019 by Janine Mace 4 Comments

This article includes a simple step-by-step checklist to guide you through your financial advice experience.

7-point guide to what happens when you meet a financial adviser

December 13, 2019 by Janine Mace Leave a Comment

If you’ve decided to get professional help from a financial adviser, this is what you can expect.

Mixed review of financial advice by super funds

December 7, 2019 by Barbara Drury Leave a Comment

Financial advice provided by super funds to their members is “generally appropriate’’ but could be better. That’s the gist of a recent review of the sector by the regulator, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC).

Who to turn to if you have a problem with your super or financial adviser

December 1, 2019 by Janine Mace Leave a Comment

Knowing who to complain to when you need help resolving a problem with your super fund or financial adviser can be confusing. Whether it’s a concern about poor advice, problems with unpaid SG contributions, or questions about how your private data has been handled, there are a number of organisations that can help.

3 steps to making a complaint about your super fund

November 8, 2019 by Janine Mace Leave a Comment

If you have an issue with your super fund, there are steps you can take that will lead to the best chance of resolution.

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