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 | Nov 28, 2017 | Aged Care, Centrelink
It’s a common question we hear when a family member needs to transition into an Aged Care facility, which in turn, begs other questions… If you rent out the house out after they enter aged care, when does the house become subject to capital gains tax (CGT)? Does it...
