by Amanda Cassar | Apr 10, 2020 | Aged Care, Centrelink
Selling or Renting Your Home to Fund Aged Care? What to Consider in Today’s Market Thinking about selling your home to enter Aged Care? For many people moving into Residential Aged Care, selling or renting their former home is a key strategy to help cover...
by Amanda Cassar | Apr 9, 2020 | Aged Care, Case Studies, Centrelink
As you probably know, capital losses from falling share prices are realised only if the company goes into liquidation or the shares are sold. Leaving investments intact may well offer the best chance to rebuild balances when markets pick up again, as they eventually...
by Amanda Cassar | Apr 6, 2020 | Aged Care, Case Studies, Centrelink
Interest rates have been falling a lot faster and a lot longer than deeming rates for Centrelink and Veterans’ Affairs recipients, making it practically to even earn the current deeming rates from bank accounts. Higher-risk investments (in better markets) may...
by Amanda Cassar | Sep 4, 2018 | Aged Care, Centrelink
Choosing how you age is not just about accommodation for you or your family. There are also a range of financial and emotional issues to plan for. The quality of today’s health care means we are enjoying longer lives, with current life expectancy levels far exceeding...
by Amanda Cassar | Jul 16, 2018 | Aged Care, Centrelink
If you are considering aged care for someone close to you, there are five questions you need answered to ensure the best care at the most reasonable cost. It’s a fact of life that many of us will need to one day face the daunting task of seeking aged care...
by Amanda Cassar | Jul 9, 2018 | Aged Care, Centrelink
Older Australians often prefer to age at home rather than move into residential care. Home care packages may help you to stay in your home longer and take pressure off your family and friends while giving you the independence to live as you choose.
