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What do clients value most in advice?
28 August 2025/Financial Advice

What clients really value: The enduring power of long-term financial guidance

In our experience advising clients over many years, the true value of financial advice is rarely captured by investment returns or market commentary.
SFP's Michal Bodi speaks on Importance of the right focus in planning
2 October 2022/Market Update

Importance of the right focus in planning

Senior partner Michal Bodi on the importance of asking the right questions and focusing on variables we can control.
Opportunity of being young and free
30 April 2021/Market Update

The opportunity called being ‘Young and Free’

When was the last time you challenged your beliefs? You know, the ones you grew up with…especially when it comes to using money.
5 habits to become financially secure
7 August 2020/Budgeting

5 habits to become financially secure

Ever looked at a friend who has everything together and thought ‘what’s their secret?’ Here are five habits you can implement to help achieve financial security.
Are grandparents giving too much?
28 February 2020/Investing

Are grandparents giving too much?

For many Australian families the arrow of intergenerational help is pointing in a new direction.
Workers compensation vs income protection
28 February 2020/Investing

Workers compensation vs income protection

What’s the difference? Accidents happen every day, so it pays to be protected. With so many different cover options, many people question what’s right for them and their families.
Create Realistic Goals
26 January 2020/Financial Advice

How to create realistic goals… and stick to them

Whether it’s finances or fitness, spending time on setting your goals can reap rewards.
Financial stress keeping us awake
28 November 2019/Financial Advice

Financial stress keeping you awake at night?

It seems that financial stress is keeping every generation up at night, albeit for different reasons.
Salary Sacrificing
28 November 2019/Financial Advice

Everything you need to know about salary sacrificing

Confused about salary sacrificing? You’re not alone. Let us clear it up for you.
Pocket money for kids?
23 July 2019/Budgeting

Pocket money for kids?

Good intention, but traditionally not a successful concept. How are the kids supposed to know what to do with the money they’re given?
New year financial goals
27 May 2019/Budgeting

Take control of your finances now for the new financial year

If you set yourself money goals at the start of 2019, the upcoming new financial year is a great time to check if you’re on track.
How to play catch up with your super
27 May 2019/Budgeting

How to play catch up with your super

Now you can put more into super at the concessional rate of tax, starting from the 2019-20 financial year.