what is financial counselling? How does it differ to financial advice?

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Glen James discusses the differences between financial counselling and financial advice with Paul Jordon.

Glen James chatted with financial counsellor Paul Jordon from UnitingWA about the difference between seeing a financial adviser vs a financial counsellor. This audio is from a clip on the money money money YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/Xced4lxCh6Y money money money is proudly brought to you by Sphere Home Loans. No matter where you are in Australia, their team is ready to assist with your mortgage needs—whether you're purchasing a home, investing in property, or looking to refinance. Sphere Home Loans: https://www.spherehomeloans.com.au/ Learn how to be a better investor with 'The Quick-Start Guide to Investing' book: https://amzn.to/4dE11ai We hate email spam so we don’t create it! Sign up to our newsletter to get only the valuable money, careers and property info you need: https://email.moneypodcast.com.au/ Need a system to manage your money? Check out the free Glen James Spending Plan here: https://education.moneypodcast.com.au/courses/the-glen-james-spending-plan This video is for education and entertainment purposes. It is not intended as a substitute for professional financial, tax or legal advice. Any advice is general financial advice only which does not take into…

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Host: Glen James

Guest: Paul Jordon

Topics covered

• financial counselling
• financial advice
• investing
• mortgage needs
• education

Keywords

• financial counselling
• financial advice
• investing
• mortgage
• education

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Sphere Home Loans

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Organizations: UnitingWA, money money money

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