Budget 2018: What it means for you
Buoyed by a stronger economy, the 2018 Federal Budget promises to deliver income tax relief, more jobs, guaranteed essential services and the government living within its means. So what does
May 10, 2018
Aged Care
What is your aged care funding strategy?
When it comes to planning for retirement few of us think beyond the opportunity to travel and do all those things we’ve been putting off until we have more time
January 30, 2018
Rethinking your retirement needs
If you are planning how much you need to save for retirement, don’t forget to include the costs of aged care. This is not just the cost of residential care,
October 12, 2017
Planning ahead for the “Sandwich Generation”
Are you taking care of elderly parents? Do you still have adult children living at home? Do the words ‘meat’ and ‘sandwich’ strike any chords with you? You could be
July 12, 2017
First Home Savers, Downsizers and Small Business are the Winners in Treasurer Scott Morrison’s Second Budget – While Taxpayers Face an Increase in the Medicare Levy
Note: These changes are proposals only and may or may not be made law. On Tuesday 9 May, the Federal Government handed down its Budget for the 2017–18 financial year.
May 10, 2017
Home-Based Care – Independence with Dignity
Supporting older loved ones no longer means removing their independence. With in-home care readily available, older people and their families are benefiting. A report by the English Longitudinal Study of
March 27, 2017
What Is Your Aged Care Funding Strategy?
We’re an ageing population; the media keeps reminding us, as does the government, but are we prepared for what this means? As a society? As individuals? One thing’s for sure
October 12, 2016
Preparing for Tomorrow
Following on from last weeks article on aged care. Imagine you were no longer able to look after your financial affairs, or, less dramatically, simply found it an increasing burden
July 15, 2016
Putting Aged Care Costs Into Perspective
A growing number of Australians are encountering the challenges of assisting elderly relatives with the move into aged care. One of them is David. Recently he had to help his
July 10, 2016