Making sense of age pension rules
We’d all love to be self-funded in retirement, but for many of us it’s simply not possible. Sometimes we can partially self-fund, sometimes not at all and this is where
December 8, 2025
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Help Your Kids Buy a Home Without Risking Retirement
It’s understandable, in today’s tough housing market, that you want to give your children a leg up onto the first rung of the homeowning ladder. But before you do, stop
November 12, 2025
Deeming increase announced: Implications
From 20 September, deeming rates have increased for the first time since the Covid-era freeze. This change may affect those whose payments and benefits are determined by the income test.
October 9, 2025
UK State Pension Top-Up: What You Need to Know NOW
If you are a former UK resident now living in Australia, you may still be eligible for the UK State Pension. However, your entitlement depends on your National Insurance (NI)
February 4, 2025
2024-25 Federal Budget Recap
In his 2024 Federal Budget speech, treasurer, Jim Chalmers, announced that ‘The number one priority of this government and this Budget is helping Australians with the cost of living’. But
May 16, 2024
Aged care Part 3: fees and funding
Aged care Part 3: fees and funding Aged care can be a tricky area to navigate, and requires careful thought. To help you or your loved one obtain the best
May 9, 2023
CSHC income thresholds increase effective 4 Nov 2022
Legislation* increasing the income limits for the Commonwealth Seniors Health Card (CSHC) has passed and received Royal Assent, which means the new income limits will be effective from 4 November
November 4, 2022
Federal Election 2022 – what could this mean for you?
A number of changes were proposed by the Government during the election campaign, and support was also announced for a number of proposals made by the previous Government. So where
May 26, 2022
Understanding home downsizing and super contributions
The Federal Government announced in the May Budget that it is widening the scope of the scheme allowing eligible Australians to sell their home and put extra money into their
June 24, 2021
Could you now be entitled to a LOW-INCOME HEALTH CARE CARD?
With recent changes to deeming rates and for some, a reduction in asset values or income levels, many people may now be eligible for the Low-Income Health Care Card. The
August 28, 2020
JobKeeper payment Update
22 July 2020 You, or someone you know, may have had a change in circumstances and may need support. We have put together some information to help you navigate these
July 31, 2020
5 tips to survive a decline in income
Since precautionary measures were heightened to slow the spread of COVID-19, almost 1 million Australians have lost their jobs. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, Australia lost 7.5 per
June 4, 2020