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Financial Planning Advice
and Tips for Retirees


A Financial Freedom Story - Jeff & Lyn
Jeff and Lyn, a professional couple in their mid-50s, had done well financially but still felt uneasy about their future. Despite their...
1 day ago
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Local Expert Series With Simon - Ep 4 featuring Margot Krekeler-Obertopp
Welcome to our "Local Expert" video series, where we bring together local professionals to share their insights and expertise.
Mar 21
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A Financial Freedom Story - Mark & Sarah
Mark and Sarah, both in their late 40s, had built a comfortable life. They had well-paying jobs, a lovely home, and a growing...
Mar 21
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A Financial Freedom Story- Emma & James
Emma and James were a young professional couple in their late 20s, living in a stylish apartment in Sydney’s inner west. Both had...
Mar 7
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Local Expert Series With Simon - Ep 3 featuring Noel Whittaker
Welcome to our "Local Expert" video series, where we bring together local professionals to share their insights and expertise.
Jan 31
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Local Expert Series With Simon - Ep 2 featuring Noel Whittaker
Welcome to our "Local Expert" video series, where we bring together local professionals to share their insights and expertise. Noel...
Dec 20, 2024
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A Financial Freedom Story: Mark & Christine
Our goal was to construct a financial strategy to seamlessly transition all their assets into a tax-free superannuation income stream...
Aug 15, 2024
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How to build your retirement plan (and why you need it)
It's important to build your plan and map out your time line.
Jul 5, 2024
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Expert Tips on Financial Planning & Smart Spending
In the financial industry, the traditional focus on frugality and and caution often overlooks the importance of personal happiness and value
Jun 22, 2024
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Avoiding Retirement Pitfalls: Protecting Your Pension Rights
Estate Planning Trap - Joint assets
May 11, 2024
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Unlock Your Financial Future: 5 Reasons to Choose a Fiduciary
The good news is that even small changes can make a big difference. Our easy-to-follow "Financial Health Check" and “Can I Retire...
May 4, 2024
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Why you should shift your savings to boost your experience spending – the opposite of the traditional mindset – go for memories over materialism and retire early
Traditionally, we forgo spending money today and defer enjoyment until the future, which is called “saving.” examples include boosting...
Mar 26, 2024
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What is the Super Death Benefits Tax and how does it impact Estate Planning?
Watch my brief general advice primer on what Super death benefits tax is and how you may be able to save your estate up to $17,000 for...
Jan 9, 2024
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Can a Robo-adviser replace my human fiduciary financial advisor for wealth creation?
Robo-advice provides automated financial advice online. It uses AI algorithms to generate personalized investment recommendations based...
Oct 28, 2023
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Are you confused about general advice versus personal advice when talking to a financial planner?
There are two types of financial advice: general and personal. General advice is not tailored to your specific situation, while personal...
Oct 13, 2023
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Should I pay fixed or percentage-based fees to my fiduciary financial advisor for retirement planning?
Fiduciary financial advisors use two main fee methods for financial advice in Australia: Fixed fees: Fiduciary financial advisors may...
Oct 11, 2023
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Be wary of financial planners who only recommend in-house funds vs the fiduciary financial advisor approach.
This occurrence is likely to be higher among financial advisors whom large financial institutions, such as banks and superannuation...
Sep 25, 2023
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What are the benefits of a financial planner advising under a corporate parent, in our case, FYG Planners Pty Ltd?
Fincial advice firms will be either licensed by a corporate group (e.g., a financial institution) or "Self-licensed" (holding their own...
Sep 25, 2023
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Why ownership structure matters - how this fiduciary financial advisor does it and the benefit for retirement planning and wealth management clients.
When choosing a financial planning practice, it is important to ask about the ownership structure and make sure that the practice is...
Sep 25, 2023
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