Q&A: Financial Planning?

Question by Mat C: Financial Planning? I got a few questions about a career in Financial Planning. 1) What are some good firms located in Sydney/Australia. 2) What are the odds of getting a Financial Planning job in Sydney? 3) Is Financial Planning a job that not many people do, for example, lots of people [...]

Career in financial planning in different countries?

Question by Vivian Yu: Career in financial planning in different countries? I am now working as a paraplanner in Australia. However, my husband is working in China and I really want to be with him. But I do not want to give up my career as I believe that financial planning is a great career [...]

Top 6 Myths About Financial Planning

Top 6 Myths About Financial Planning There’s a lot of misconception about financial planning and how it can help you.  Here is a list of the top 6 myths surrounding financial planning.  We hope that by dispelling some of these common myths you can get a better understanding of financial advisers and how they can [...]

Financial Planning

Financial Planning Financial planning Everyone needs money for his or her sustenance, comfort and old age. Does the hard earned money really used for this purpose? How many of us still try hard to make ends meet just to fulfill every months basic needs? When this is the case how can we save money from [...]

Commission Can Help Your Credit

Credit cards are one of the most convenient financial tools a consumer can possess. They are convenient; more secure than cheques; eliminate the need to carry large amounts of cash and, can be used anywhere around the world. Consumers who use certain credit cards are also eligible for frequent flyer points, reward schemes, gifts and [...]

Is a ban on commissions coming

In recent months, the remuneration of senior bank executives including bonuses has become the subject of much criticism, from governments that have bailed various banks on the brink of collapse when the financial crisis reached its apogee a year ago and from the public, from which the bailout funds ultimately come from.

Commission Views and Critics

Critics have long argued that this resulted in a potential conflict of interest for advisers, who might be tempted, or appear to be tempted, into recommending products according to the commission they earn rather than what is suitable for the client.Financial advice is not cheap, but in many cases it’s a must.