See how you can structure your finances to live week to week and still be in control of your financial goals.

Before you set up a self-managed superannuation fund (SMSF) you need to ensure you are eligible to be a member and trustee, and understand your responsibilities.

So much like the rest of society at the moment, the investment advisory and portfolio management industry is facing disruption much like Uber has to transport and Xero has to Accounting reports.

If you’re like many business owners you have already insured the physical assets of your business from theft, fire and damage. But have you considered the importance of insuring yourself - and other key people in your business - against the possibility of death, disability and illness. 

While as a nation we collectively face a large retirement savings gap, there are a number of smart things you could consider doing to help make sure your future financial security isn’t at risk.

Given the financial demands of everyday life, planning your retirement may be a relatively low priority. You may also think that you have plenty of time to plan.

Selling a small business can be a challenging, complicated and uncertain time. So too can retiring. Combine the two and you have a situation where early planning and advice is critical.

Whether you are retired, or perhaps in need of extra cash to support the kids, your investments can play a role in helping you with a regular source of income.

It’s really important to consistently focus on how to improve your personal finances, and there’s nothing like a deadline and the end of the financial year (EOFY) to aim for when it comes to tax planning.

Low growth, low inflation, flat sharemarkets and a falling Australian dollar are set to continue into 2016, according to forecasts from some of Australia's leading economists.

Travel has evolved significantly over the past 20 years, with many travellers looking for something with more adventure such as walking treks in New Zealand, cooking experiences in Tuscany, cruising on the Mekong River, or travelling through Australia’s beautiful outback.

“Lower for longer” has been a common theme running through interest rate markets for the past few years. So how should investors be positioning their portfolios in this environment?

Australia’s property market has enjoyed very strong returns in recent years. So where is the market headed in the years ahead?

Economic growth of a meagre 0.2% last quarter, more than 770,000 Australians unemployed, paltry wages growth and a flailing sharemarket – is Australia going to be OK or could we be heading for a recession?

You may recall that in March this year, I spoke about The Greatest Gift of Being a Financial Planner. This seemed to be a straight forward case whereby the policy holder, met the definitions and was going to be paid his insured amount. Well, let me fill you in.

Everyone wants the best for their children. Providing a good education is a huge part of preparing them for the best possible future. But as education becomes more expensive, planning and budgeting for these costs becomes essential.

Keeping an eye on the value of the Australian dollar has always been a sensible approach for travellers and it’s something investors should also keep sight of too.

Although the troubles in Greece’s economy have been the main event in global share markets in recent times, there’s a more pressing worry in international markets that’s closer to home.

BT Financial Group’s Head of Diversified Portfolio Management, Piers Bolger, looks at what’s happening in investment markets at home and around the world.