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There are many practical and financial matters to consider amidst the emotional strain of losing a loved-one, particularly a spouse or partner.
Romance may be in the air, but it’s not all wine and roses when two people combine their finances and aspirations in the name of love. According to Relationships ...
Spending time relaxing and talking with family and friends over the holidays can make us reassess our goals and priorities. Many of us make resolutions which don’t last more than a month. In this article we explore what helps to make new habits stick.
Trump’s US election win, securing both the popular vote and the electoral college, signals a renewed focus on a conservative economic agenda centred on tax cuts, deregulation, and a strong stance on trade.
Spending time with younger generations provides plenty of opportunity to shape their financial goals and values and mentor kids on the basics of earning, saving, budgeting and investing.
The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has announced major changes to the structure of bank hybrid securities, which have been used as a defensive investment for some retail investors for years.
Latest Life Insurance Claims and Disputes Statistics show clients with an adviser relationship get better outcomes in the claims process.
The next generation may not need their own financial adviser yet, but they do need easy ways to learn more about money and get started with budgeting, saving and investing.
Recent insights from identity theft and cyber support non-profit IDCARE, show the scams people of different ages are more likely to fall victim to.
Last night, Treasurer Jim Chalmers handed down his third budget trying to balance the fine line between providing cost of living relief and not stoking more inflation, aiming to avoid a pre-election interest rate rise.
It's time to think about important planning opportunities including additional superannuation contributions, reviewing your capital gains or losses, and ensuring minimum pension drawings are taken.
Tax cuts due on 1 July 2024 are good news for young professionals, potentially freeing up money for saving and investments.
Our new-look website is making it easier for clients to find information and news and easier for those new to FMD to meet our advisers and book a first meeting.
As electric vehicles (EVs) become cheaper and more popular, more clients are asking if buying an electric car stacks up financially.
FMD’s Martin Hawkins, Senior Adviser in our Brisbane office, and his wife Rhiannon, are preparing for a once in a lifetime walk to fight Motor Neuron Disease (MND).
Stage 3 tax cuts and changes to super offer new wealth building opportunities, from planning the timing of asset sales, to the potential to grow your super balance faster.
The average age of inheritance is now between 55-59 and by then, your kids’ financial circumstances and family dynamics may be quite complex.
Clients often ask us how they can help their kids build wealth faster and become more financially savvy. In this article we consider a way to financially assist those completing studies with student loans.
It has been a big year for products and partnerships that support FMD's commitment to investing in the health, wealth and happiness of the next generation.
What to do if you notice a decline in an elderly loved one this Christmas and common signs they may need more support.
We’re proud to announce that, thanks to the dedication and generosity of FMD staff and clients, this year we raised over $15,000 for cancer research and services.
Is it worth paying for a financial adviser? Discover the financial and mental health benefits of investing in good financial advice.
Despite rising interest rates, the low availability of housing stock and demand for residential property has seen steady price growth across capital city markets in 2023
Walt Disney famously had this advice for those striving to create a successful, long-term business “Do what you do so well that people will want to experience it again and ...
Clients. family and friends get the royal treatment with our $100 Sign-Up Bonus to get more people enjoying the benefits of investing sooner.
As we age, more and more people are aiming to stay in the family home close to support networks for as long as possible and good financial planning is an important part of making it happen.
Rev Invest portfolio returns since inception, demonstrate the value of being invested in high quality Exchange Traded Funds (ETF’s) managed by a proven investment team, at a low entry cost.
Having the right level of insurance to protect your income if illness or injury strikes is an important part of building and protecting wealth to achieve your overall financial goals
Navigating the end of a marriage or long-term relationship is one of the most stressful experience we can face in life and is a significant financial event for all parties involved, particularly for those with complex assets or business structures.
It’s been two years since the height of the lockdowns and restrictions of the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic in Australia. Widespread vaccination has largely restored our freedoms, but some things have probably changed forever as a result of this once in a century event. Here we reflect on some of the long term social and economic impacts.
