How to get the right My Aged Care Assessment

How to get the right My Aged Care Assessment

How to start the aged care assessment process, understand the difference between the ACAT and RAS assessment service, know what is involved in the aged care assessment and the significance of this to getting the right level of aged care at home service. So often when talking to our clients, we hear busy adult children … Read more

(Re)finance your way to renovation

(Re)finance your way to renovation

Why go through the worry (and expense) of moving when you can turn your current place into your dream home? While renovations aren’t always stress-free (or cheap) there are some straightforward ways to finance your property’s facelift so it suits your post-pandemic lifestyle. The type of renovation you want and the budget you’ll need will … Read more

Look financially before you leap jobs

Look financially before you leap jobs

It’s a phenomenon widely being described as “the Great Resignation”. With many countries now having removed the tight operating restrictions they imposed on businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic, there’s been a quick ramp-up in economic activity. That ramp-up has spurred a surge in job vacancies around the world, and enticed record numbers of people to … Read more

Sharing super a win-win for couples

Sharing super a win-win for couples

Australia’s superannuation system is based on individual accounts, with men and women treated equally. But that’s where equality ends. It’s a simple fact that women generally retire with much less super than men. The latest figures show women aged 60-64 have an average super balance of $289,179, almost 25 per cent less than men the … Read more

Should I pay off my home loan or invest in more assets?

Should I pay off my home loan or invest in more assets?

Being close to paying off your home loan is an enviable position. If you’re wondering what to do next, we discuss some benefits of investing further versus being mortgage free. Your mortgage, your super or your investments It’s tempting to pay off your mortgage as quickly as possible. But what about investing? Building your wealth by paying … Read more