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04/09/2026

In Money and Life this week - Pulse checking your finances.

Your financial health is key to the health of your wellbeing, relationships, work and home life.

It’s important to have a regular checkup of your financial position to ensure you’re on track and to confirm your money is where you think it is, your investments are performing...

Read the full article from Julia Newbould here: https://ow.ly/IFs550ZwR3U

28/08/2026

In Money & Life today, Julia Newbould writes about - Making the most of a salary increase.

It’s exciting to get a pay rise and when you’ve earned it you often feel like it’s a deserved reward to treat yourself with but.. Read the full article: https://ow.ly/pKXZ50ZwQZb

21/08/2026

In Money & Life this week Sangram Rana discusses: Insurance in or out of Super – which structure protects you best?

Where you hold your cover effects cash flow, tax, claim speed and who ultimately receives the money. Many Australians accept default insurance inside super without checking if a hybrid or external strategy would work better... Read more here: https://ow.ly/NpI650ZwQYM

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14/08/2026

In this week's Money & Life, Colin Jowel writes about - Why is estate planning so hard? And what you can do to make it easier…

Estate planning is one of those tasks almost everyone means to get to, yet many only face it during a crisis. Families often describe the same moment. Read more: https://ow.ly/Q1ly50ZwQX1

07/08/2026

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02/08/2026

FAAA Congress 2026 is coming to Melbourne. Join us from 24–26 November 2026 for three inspiring days of connection, innovation and practical insights designed to help you navigate change with confidence and create greater impact for your clients and business.

Across four themed streams, Develop, Strategise, Navigate and Expand, delegates will experience 24 breakout sessions, hands-on workshops and technical intensives exploring the ideas shaping the future of advice.

Delegates will experience five high-impact keynote sessions this year. We’ll explore big ideas, have bold conversations, and leave you with practical insights. Some of the key sessions this year will feature.
 Dr Jordan Nguyen | Explore the Future
Discover how technology breakthroughs can become life changing innovations and explore what the future holds for our profession and the world around us.
 Explore the Profession
Join FAAA Chair David Sharpe CFP®, CEO Sarah Abood, Phil Anderson, and Andrea Forbes for an open conversation on the evolving regulatory landscape and what it means for the future of advice.
 Michelle Payne | Explore Harnessing Your Future
Hear from championship jockey Michelle Payne in conversation with Emmy Award winning journalist Sara James as they explore resilience, ambition, and unlocking potential.

Plus, on day one of Congress you can choose from four tailored, CPD accredited workshops designed to sharpen your skills, challenge your thinking, and elevate your practice.
• Mic Drop
• Inspire Workshop
• Gen Next Workshop
• Professional Practice Workshop

We’ve also got all the networking experiences that truly make Congress one of the must attend events of 2026, including the FAAA Awards Gala Dinner and CFP Professional Connect events which can be purchased when you register for Congress.

Early bird tickets are now available. Secure your place today. FAAA Members: $1,305
Non-members: $2,695 Group ticket discounts are available. To see the full agenda and to register visit: https://ow.ly/hGlT50Zs9I4

31/07/2026

In Money & Life this week, Luke Marshall CFP writes about: Special disability trusts – turning complexity into confidence.

Special Disability Trusts (SDTs) were introduced by the Australian Government to help families provide for the care and accommodation needs of a person with a severe disability, while still allowing them to access social security entitlements. Read more: https://ow.ly/YfRO50Z5qsW

24/07/2026

In this week's Money & Life, Amanda Ragkousis writes about; ETFs in Australia – the simple investment tool more Aussies are turning to.

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by investing, the jargon, the choices, the fear of getting it wrong, you’re not alone. Read the full article: https://ow.ly/4Lex50Z5qqj

17/07/2026

In today's Money & Life, Sangram Rana's article focuses on Is your lifestyle quietly pushing up your insurance premiums?

Most people expect their age, job and amount of cover to affect the cost of Life, TPD, Trauma and Income Protection insurance. Read more: https://ow.ly/GO8E50Z5qpS

10/07/2026

In today's Money & Life feature article Joel Carty CFP writes about -How to choose between a lifetime pension, annuity, account-based pension, or lump sum at retirement.

Retirement is a major milestone, and one of the most important decisions you’ll face is how to access your superannuation savings. The choice you make will shape your lifestyle, financial security, and peace of mind. Read the full article:
https://ow.ly/TRVy50Z5qpg