What are financial counsellors and what do they do?
According to Financial Counselling Australia, financial counsellors are qualified professionals who provide information, advice and advocacy to people in financial difficulty. Their services are non-judgmental, free, independent and confidential. Financial counsellors are based in community organisations throughout Australia, from large charities to smaller community centres, as well as local government agencies.
Its important to distinguish financial counsellors from financial advisors, as they provide very different services. Financial advisors are generally concerned about your investments, insurances and financial future and will charge a fee, however, financial counsellors are foc…
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