FINP052 Why seeing a financial adviser could be your best Christmas gift (290 words)

While the lead up to, and after the Christmas, can be hectic for some, this article explains why it may be an optimal time to visit your financial planner.

The run-up to Christmas is usually a hectic time. Aside from the shopping and Christmas parties, there are deadlines to meet, loose ends to tie up and, for many farmers, the last of the crop to harvest. 

Once the big day is over many of us are able to slip into a more relaxed mode, but as your focus turns to leftover turkey and pudding, or lounging on the beach, why not spare a thought for your financial situation? With everyone else relaxing, the Christmas holiday period can be an ideal time to check your finances and start the New Year with everything in order and heading in the right direction.