by Amanda Cassar | Mar 17, 2017 | Aged Care, Centrelink
Although it seems that there’s a lot to navigate when it comes to figuring out Aged Care, it’s easily broken down into three main areas. Strategy – this makes up about half of your solution Placement – around a quarter of your decision process...
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....