Retirement
Helping kids with living expenses
12 January
Thereās a family event of sorts that gives parents mixed feelings of sadness, apprehension and relief āĀ and children a lot of excitement: when a child leaves the proverbial nest. Now, this can happen early during your childās teenage years or...[Read More]
Helping others can help you
5 January
Itās common knowledge that showing kindness or compassion is good. However, are you aware that being helpful also benefits your mental health? In this post, weāll examine some key advantages of showing kindness to others. 1. It improves oneās...[Read More]
Aged Care data not inaccurate: minister
21 December
Aged Care Minister Anika Wells is defending the new aged care star rating system against criticism it should be pulled down, accusing the coalition of trying to undermine transparency and drag the sector back into ādarknessā. The opposition says...[Read More]
Six common retirement lifestyles
8 December
For a long time, it may seem like old age and retirement are faraway life events. However, like everybody else, you age every day, and itās only a matter of time until you realise that youāll be retiring in a couple of years. By that time, you...[Read More]
The fundamentals of financial responsibility
8 December
Financial responsibility refers to the practice of handling money and other assets in a way that is in yourĀ (as the owner of the assets) or your familyāsĀ best interest.Ā Being financially responsible entails a certain level of proficiency in...[Read More]
Financial management when we lose a loved one
1 December
Financial Management When a Loved One Dies Losing a loved one is probably one of the most stressful events one will ever go through in life. It will leave you feeling distraught and devastated, so sorting out their finances is the last thing youād...[Read More]
Most common financial mistakes
1 December
The 5 Most Common Financial Mistakes Itās easy to make mistakes with money, especially if youāre unaware of how dire the consequences of your actions could be. Here, weāll look at some of the most common financial mistakes people commit that...[Read More]
Pensioners can earn more before Christmas
23 November
Age pensioners will be able to pick up extra shifts and earn some extra cash before Christmas without losing their benefits. New laws increase the amount they can earn by $4000 to $11,800 from December 1 until the end of 2023 before their pension...[Read More]
Why Should You Start Setting Financial Goals?
17 November
Saving a few dollars today can add up to a lot of money later on ā cash that you can use to start investing, pay off your debt repayment, or save for retirement. But to ensure you have a clear direction and achieve what you want, you need to start...[Read More]
Billions set aside for aged care reforms
26 October
Long-awaited aged care reforms are set to be delivered thanks to a multi-billion dollar boost. The federal budget shows $2.5 billion will be spent over the next four years to ensure all aged care facilities have a registered nurse onsite around the...[Read More]
3 tips to retire comfortably
6 October
Whether youāre planning to retire soon or have another 10 years or so before you actually do, you want to be prepared when the time comes. After all, having enough money to live a happy, comfortable retirement is essential. But how much is...[Read More]
3 tips to grow your superannuation
29 September
Retirement is a period most people eagerly anticipate. Itās that wonderful stage of life when you can finally unwind and spend your time as you please. You can even spend retirement focusing on the businesses youāve been planning and haveĀ put...[Read More]
Pensions bumped up as living costs climb
8 September
More than 4.7 million Australians struggling to cope with cost of living pressures are in line for a helping hand. An indexation increase on September 20 will be the largest rise for welfare payments in more than 30 years and the biggest for...[Read More]
Retirement activities you can look forward to
1 September
Contrary to popular belief, retirement is not only about rest or relaxation. After all, your interests and objectives in life could change. The goals you have today could be very different from those you have in mind for retirement in a few...[Read More]
A note from your Adviser: Important changes to minimum pension payment rates for Allocated Pensions, Account Based Pensions and Term Allocated Pensions
17 June
(Gary Gleeson) Each financial year, the government requires you to withdraw a certain amount from your pension ā called the minimum amount. In response to COVID-19, the Government has legislated several measures to help minimise the economic...[Read More]