Do you know what's going to happen with your estate? Here are 10 things to consider in your planning.

Low interest rates are giving many investors an added incentive to look at investing in property – either directly or through their SMSF. We look at some of the things you should look out for before you sign on that dotted line.

When buying a house, it is standard to consult the help of a local real estate agent and a home loan specialist because you want expert help with one of the biggest financial decisions in your life.

Why then wouldn't you also enlist the services of a financial adviser?

Planning for the future while you are still young can have a lot of benefits for you in the long term, particularly when it comes to your retirement. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), in 2006, 31% of young people in their twenties were still living with their parents, mainly for financial reasons.

When you take out life insurance, it’s an investment for your future. With that cover in place, you know that if you ever experience a serious accident or illness, you have financial support to help pay your medical bills and maintain your lifestyle.

I have been trying for years to poach the perfect egg. Don't get me wrong, nobody does an Eggs Benedict better than Sirocco in Ballina, but to be able to cook a couple of poached eggs on toast on a Sunday morning has always eluded me.

If you have a Self-Managed Super Fund (SMSF), you should be keeping a close eye on your contributions throughout the financial year – not just at year-end.

There’s always a lot of talk about super contributions towards the end of the financial year. But 30 June doesn’t have exclusive rights on super strategies.

No longer is it enough to simply make money, we want to know how that money is being made. In particular, that the money isn’t being made at the expense of people and the environment.

This socially-responsible mindset is changing the way people choose what they buy, which companies they want to work for, and where they invest their money.

With the new financial year upon us, we thought it would be a great time to update you on the new Fee Disclosure Statements.

Beginning 1 July 2013, all clients who pay a fee for ongoing advice and services will be provided with a Fee Disclosure Statement.

Financial markets have experienced a solid run in the last six to 12 months, with both higher (i.e. equities) and lower (i.e. fixed income) risk investments all performing relatively well.

Financial planning is all about making it easier for you to be who you want to be and live the lifestyle you aspire to.

Insurance is much more than just protecting the family home and car. Here are some insurance facts you should know.

You’ve been paying the mortgage for a while now. It’s reducing steadily. So what now? Your number one commitment may still be to reduce your mortgage as quickly as possible. However, during this time there are other things you can do to secure your financial future.

We all like to think we’ll leave a lasting legacy — but good planning is key. If you’re not sure what would happen to your assets if you passed away, it might be time to formalise your estate plan.

Worldwide, women are increasingly making the key financial decisions — yet research shows they are often held back by a lack of confidence in their investment knowledge. Can financial advice help bridge the gap?

The equity market rally at the back-end of 2012 has continued into 2013 with ‘risk’ seemingly now well and truly back in vogue with global equity markets continuing to move higher.