Advice conundrum – Gen Y trust financial advisers but view as too expensive

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When it comes to money and our financial futures – who do we turn to and trust most to give quality advice? According to the 2013 RaboDirect National Savings &... Read more continue reading

82% want US-style home eviction regulation here

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A study by Galaxy Research on behalf of Mortgage Mediators reveals that only 5% of Australians agree with the present practice of banks being able to automatically take possession of... Read more continue reading

Savers increase their lifeline by 43 days in twelve months

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Survey reveals Australians built up their savings buffer in wake of economic downturn Australians have learnt a valuable lesson from recent tough economic times, and have been busy squirrelling away... Read more continue reading

Helping more people enjoy financial freedom

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What many clients want from their relationship with a financial planner is financial freedom, according to 2012 AFA Female Excellence in Award winner, Christine Hornery, director of FMS Group, but... Read more continue reading

Private high school fees are set to rise at least 6 per cent next year

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Private high school fees are set to rise at least 6 per cent next month, prompting parents and grandparents to invest in a unique Australian innovation which is tax-paid and... Read more continue reading

Laughing all the way to the bank

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Survey finds that regular savers are healthier and happier While money itself may not be enough to buy happiness, regular saving habits can literally see people laugh all the way to the... Read more continue reading

Financial advice valued, but rarely sought

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Australians rank the state of the economy as their number one concern, and only half of all Australians feel confident about their financial future. These were some of the key... Read more continue reading

Australians dreaming of a tight Christmas

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It may be a common gripe that Christmas comes earlier each year but new research has revealed that Christmas budgeting has already been underway in around one in five households... Read more continue reading

Niche marketing opportunities continue to be missed by financial advisers

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In a recent presentation, President and Founder of US Based i-Impact Group Mr. Claudio O. Pannunzio said financial advisers continue to seek the newest and latest processes to attract new customers when... Read more continue reading

Credit/debit card fees at record lows

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Credit & debit cards Record fall in credit card debt. The average credit card balance fell by 2.7 per cent in smoothed terms in the year to September, the biggest... Read more continue reading