Set out below are all SuperGuide articles that relate to Financial advice.
Find an Australian independent financial adviser
In this article you can find out who are Australia’s truly independent financial advisers. There are now nearly 90 advisers on the list, including at least one from every state.
Financial advice through super funds: What’s on offer?
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
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.
Financial advisers: As different as you are
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
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.
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How much does financial advice cost?
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?
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
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
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
If you’ve decided to get professional help from a financial adviser, this is what you can expect.
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What difference does it make that a financial adviser is independent?
Members of the Profession of Independent Financial Advisers (PIFA) talk about why it was critical for them to only provide independent financial advice, what changes when they become independent, and how it changes how they work with clients.
Mixed review of financial advice by super funds
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).
Independent financial advice: Why it’s important and how to find it
Independent financial advice has been a topical issue recently, and is likely to become significantly more prominent in the coming years.
Financial coaching: What is it and why may you need it?
More Australians are turning to financial coaching to build wealth. Here’s why.
Financial advice: We want it, but we don’t trust it
Australians want financial advice but are suspicious of the costs and integrity of financial advisers. With numbers of financial advisors falling and the increasing cost of advice, where does that leave us?