The answers to your burning financial questions

Every Australian family has a few questions they want answered when it comes to their financial structure and what can be done to improve it. Falling short of holding a crystal ball or being able to access the intricacies of the inner financial sanctum, It’s common to feel a little out of your depth when considering what your next financial step should or could be. 

Whether you’ve been thinking about refinancing your mortgage, trying to get a tighter grip on your budget or commencing the long haul toward a self-funded retirement, finding the right information that suits you and your family is a difficult task. 

There are a few options available to help speed up the process and each will suit you differently depending on the level of control you want to have over your own financial circumstances. Aside for the lucky few of us that have close friends or family members that work in financial services, what do the rest of us do?

Here comes the fun part

Remember assignments in high school and university? Those long reports that required hours upon hours of research and revision? 

Can you feel the tingle in your fingers as you imagine yourself sitting in front of your computer and preparing for an enjoyable afternoon of trawling the inner corners of the internet for precious gems of wisdom from a faceless stranger who was presented the “Best at the thing award” by an organization you’re none too familiar with?

Me neither…

It’s for this very reason that the financial services industry exists. If we were all blessed with the time and patience (and years of training) needed to make sense of the financial products available to us, we would simply do it all ourselves. 

I know a guy who knows a guy...

In understanding the mammoth task ahead of us, it might be time to call in some back-up that can point us in the right direction and help implement a stronger financial structure. Trust is a major factor when considering where to go first. If you’re going to seek advice on your financial position and take on board the recommendations of an outside party, you’ll want to be sure they understand your family or individual dynamic. 

There is no worse feeling than expressing your concerns and feeling like they are not well received and factored into your financial plan. 

Whether you seek the services of a consolidated financial services company, investment specialist, tax professional, financial advisor or financial planner, the above is a critical factor that will work a long way toward you achieving your goals. 

But accessing the knowledge and support of a financial professional, this will allow you to cover more ground in finding the right answers to your questions. It’s as they say; Many hands make light work. 

If you have thought about reviewing your financial circumstances and wish for some guidance, the folks at the Zenon Solutions Group provide a no cost financial assessment with a financial consultant based on the Gold Coast. 

Always remember that you will only get out of an assessment what you put into it and when it comes to your financial future, cutting corners will never do!