When financial advice is really independent

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission has turned a blind eye to financial planning firms calling themselves "independently owned" when they don't meet the rules of independence.

It's the season for saving to enjoy a debt-free new year

With just 49 sleeps until Christmas there are still many things to organise, including, most likely, the present buying.

Looming threat of US President Donald Trump leaves our tipsters in the red

As the US presidential election draws closer, the worry that Donald Trump could win has been the main factor in sending our sharemarket from about 5300 points to 5200 points during the week. 

Four things you need to know about super before your first job

With the excitement of your first job, don't forget your super entitlements.

Rising obesity drives raid on super to pay for surgery

More people are accessing their super to pay for stomach surgery to control their weight as awareness grows that retirement savings can be used to pay for medical treatments.

Sharemarket heavy weather a challenge for tipsters

• SHARES RACE

It has been a tough week for our tipsters given that the sharemarket went backwards.

Planning travel money and insurance early pays off

Travel money and travel insurance should be organised well in advance of the upcoming holiday season, experts warn.

Mining services companies ahead while Crown falls on China arrests

• SHARES RACE

Richard Hemming continues to build his lead in week two of the six-week Shares Race.

Can robots beat humans as financial advisers?

Jason Lim wants to save enough for a deposit on an apartment but a traditional adviser is not for him.