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When should you seek financial advice?

Fact: 44% of those who are semi or fully retired regret not starting to save earlier.*   Most people choose to see a financial planner at significant turning points in their life. They may need a professional to help them consider their options and to understand financial products, tax laws or the benefit system. Once people find an adviser with whom they're comfortable, a long-term relationship often develops with regular meetings to review changing needs. Starting work or changing jobs and looking at superannuation options Getting married or separating from a partner Buying a house or paying off the mortgage Want to turn the tables on the tax man? Looking to invest for capital growth Planning to retire Inheriting money, receiving redundancy payments or other lump sum payments. Want to know more? Find a planner Look for a financial planner near you. How healthy is your financial life? Take our test and discover if you could benefit from a professional financial planning advice. Read our selection of consumer publications The FPA have a number of great reading materials to help guide you in getting good financial advice. Ask an Expert Expert advice just a mouse click-away. _____________ *FPA research on consumer attitudes to financial planning

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