Independent Financial Adviser

Independent Financial Adviser

Emergency money – how much and what should I do with it?
Emergency money – how much and what should I do with it? The hot water service blew up, the dog needed emergency surgery or you broke your wrist and can’t work for 8 weeks. These aren’t life changing financial emergencies, but they can certainly have an impact on your savings – or if you don’t have savings, create or add to your debt. How much should I […]
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Women & money – facts about unique financial challenges faced by women
Women & money – facts about unique financial challenges faced by women Sound familar? Visit the Moneysmart Women’s money toolkit for guidance on managing your money or contact Maddern Financial Advisers here to arrange a complimentary appointment with an independent financial adviser. Sources: 1. ASFA, Superannuation Statistics for 2011/2012 (May 2014) 2. ASIC’s MoneySmart Credit card debt clock (May 2015) 3. Council of Australian Governments (21 Oct 2013), […]
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Insights on Gen Y financial decision making
Insights on Gen Y financial decision making Generation Y are more likely to seek financial advice from a friend or family member than a professional, according to research conducted by RaboDirect. At the same time, Gen Y is the most trusting of financial planners as a source of financial advice of all the generations. However, cost appears to be the biggest hindrance to enlisting the help of a qualified financial planner, […]
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How are global financial events impacting your investment decisions
How are global financial events impacting your investment decisions It’s hard not to get caught up in the financial news headlines and wonder what the best approach could be for investors here in Australia. All Western eyes have been fixated on the ongoing financial crisis in Greece, which began in 2009, depleting the income of many Greeks. Unemployment has increased, and elections and resignations of political leaders has completely transformed the country’s political landscape. […]
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Prestigious awards program names Maddern Financial a finalist
Prestigious awards program names Maddern Financial a finalist Maddern Financial Advisers have been named a finalist in the Independent Financial Adviser Excellence Awards for 2015. The Melbourne financial firm has been named a finalist in the Group Awards (Boutique Group of the Year) and Individual Awards (SMSF Adviser of the Year), among 67 finalists of Australia’s best non-aligned financial advice practitioners and businesses […]
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