Increase to Age Pension rates – Effective 20 September 2021 Age Pensioners will enjoy the biggest increase to pension rates in 7 years. Nearly 2.6 million Australians are on the age pension so this 1.4% increase will be very welcome. Last September there was no...
A trusted investment vehicle Family trusts are a popular and effective investment structure to manage and protect your family’s fortune, but you don’t have to be worth a fortune to benefit from having one. Despite their appeal, they are not for everyone. Indeed, it is...
There’s more than one way to boost your retirement income After spending their working life building retirement savings, many retirees are often reluctant to eat into their “nest egg” too quickly. This is understandable, given that we are living longer than...
Getting retirement plans back on track After a year when even the best laid plans have been put on hold due to COVID-19, people who were planning to retire soon may be having second thoughts. You may be concerned about a drop in your super balance, insecure work, or...
What are the costs of living in a retirement community? Are you considering moving to a retirement community? It’s an option many retirees are attracted to because of the lifestyle benefits of community living and freedom from home maintenance. You’ll no doubt have...
Caring for family with a Will Few of us like to think about death, let alone plan for it. But far from being morbid, getting your affairs in order and drawing up a Will is one of the kindest and most caring things you can do for your loved ones. Not only does a Will...
