by Amanda Cassar | Feb 9, 2017 | Centrelink, News
The Grattan Institute says seniors are contributing less to the economy but taking a lot more out, which has to change. Two main targets The government is studying recommendations that would cut into the age-based tax breaks for some seniors. The suggestions come from...
by Amanda Cassar | Jan 31, 2017 | Aged Care, News
Thanks to Financial Standard for the article announcing the new Trusted Aged Care Services...
by Amanda Cassar | Jan 23, 2017 | Centrelink, News
With many changes coming into effect this year – and more reforms being suggested – now is a great time to get your finances organised so you’re prepared. Changes to the Age Pension Changes to the Age Pension assets test kicked in at the beginning of this month. The...
by Amanda Cassar | Jan 18, 2017 | Aged Care
Life on the aged pension can be a daily struggle with little to no buffer to make sure ‘ends meet.’ A single retiree who qualifies for the full government age pension can expect to receive close to $23,000 a year, including pension and energy supplements....
by Amanda Cassar | Jan 7, 2017 | Aged Care
Having to transition parents who can no longer live independently into a residential aged care facility can be a difficult time. Moving homes rates as one of the most stressful things we can do at the best of times, let alone when the move involves an aged-care...
by Amanda Cassar | Dec 30, 2016 | Aged Care, Case Studies
Have you heard of the Sandwich Generation? sandwich generation noun a generation of people, typically in their thirties or forties, responsible both for bringing up their own children and for the care of their ageing parents. I personally fit the demographic –...
by Amanda Cassar | Dec 18, 2016 | Aged Care, News
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 | Dec 18, 2016 | Aged Care, News
The revamped Villa Serena offered a lovely breakfast to local Aged Care specialist advisors to introduce us to their new look and facilities. Allity Aged Care offer a network of 45 homes across Australia, but Villa Serena is their only home on the Gold Coast. General...
by Amanda Cassar | Dec 16, 2016 | Aged Care, News
The number of Australians over age 65 will more than double in 40 years time. The number of Australians over age 85 will also increase dramatically. This ageing population will drive the future of financial planning and transform Australia economically and socially...
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