A do-it-yourself approach to managing your financial matters is tempting. But, for the uninitiated, you don’t know what you don’t know, and financial decisions, such as choosing home loans and insurance policies, are more intricate than they appear on the surface. Doing it yourself could lead to a misdiagnosis, according to Ricky Caldow and Mitch McKeown, Directors at the Bongiorno Group.
 
Just as a non-medical person should consult a GP for medical issues, consulting a professional for financial matters is crucial. Obtaining advice early on can prevent costly mistakes and complications later.
 
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