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We’re a month away from the US Presidential election and while that might bring sighs of relief, it may also prompt feelings of trepidation. Never before have we seen a more loathed pair of characters running for the presidency than in 2016. How detested are these candidates? Public Policy Poling, one of the more accurate […]

FYG Planners are pleased to announce Ambrose Advisory of Ashgrove near Brisbane have joined our privately owned financial services licensee. Ambrose Advisory is a boutique financial planning practice owned and operated by Bret Ambrose. Bret founded Ambrose Advisory in 2016 to become a fully values-based financial planning practice, helping guide clients to lead their dreams. Bret’s vision is to bring complete financial coordination […]

FYG Planners are pleased to announce Your Family CFO of Melbourne have joined our privately owned financial services licensee. Your Family CFO is a boutique wealth management business that puts their clients at the heart of everything they do. Your Family CFO was founded by Halina Roach, who decided to establish Your Family CFO in 2016  after more than a decade […]

Pension Changes Coming in 2017

September 16, 2016

From 1 January 2017 changes are coming to pension payments. Anyone who is currently receiving a pension or part-pension needs to be fully aware of these changes that are based around assessments of asset limits. The changes will mean some pensioners will see a reduction in their payments, while others will see increases in their […]

There are several certainties when it comes to investing; risk and reward are related, diversification reduces risk, asset allocation determines portfolio performance and an investor needs to maintain discipline no matter market conditions. The final certainty is fees matter! They matter a lot because they’re a drag on investment returns. At FYG Planners, we’re mindful […]