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A landmark report into the financial planning industry has been released. Morningstar's Mark LaMonica breaks down what it means for investors.

Simplifying financial advice regulations will be key in making it more accessible to everyday Australians – but at what cost?

Savers face huge pressure to set meaningful financial goals, but Morningstar research shows there is a gap between what investors think they want and...

Calculating your own inflation rate is better than using a blunt measure like CPI, writes Christine Benz.

The 4 per cent withdrawal rate in retirement is an industry standard, where a retiree can expect not to run out of money. Its creator, Bill Bengen,...

If your goal is to look out for your loved ones, consider tackling these estate-planning additional jobs.

Mixing money with family can be a recipe for disaster. But there are benefits in adding children to a self-managed super fund, providing it is...

Australian retirees are turning away from financial advice and are even reluctant to include their own life partners in the retirement planning...

A new book offers straightforward advice from start to finish.