Using Trusted Financial Advisers And Getting Organised

Have you ever decided to clear out the garage or box room that is full of junk that has gathered over the years? It’s a great feeling when all the hard work pays off and you suddenly find you could actually fit the car back into the garage, or have a new room in the [...]

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Financial Adviser / Planner, How Do I Choose One? – Hot Topics Q & A

Q. I’m approaching retirement and have some major financial decisions looming. I think that using the expertise of a good financial adviser will help me, however I’m not sure how to choose the right one as there appears to be so many different types to choose from! How do I find the right one? A. I understand [...]

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Commission or Fees – How Should I Pay For Financial Advice? – Hot Topics Q & A

Q.  I’ve been thinking about using a financial adviser to help me with my retirement planning.  I’ve read a lot about whether one should pay the adviser via commission or fees. Which payment option do you think would be best for me? A. The first point to clarify is that commission is generated when you purchase certain [...]

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Financial Adviser / Planner, Tied / Independent? – Hot Topics Q & A

Q. I’ve been doing some online research as I want to use the services of a professional to help me make some important financial decisions. However, there are so many different types of ‘adviser’ that I’m unsure who to turn to. Can you explain how it all works? A. You’re quite right, it can appear to [...]

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