Australia is experiencing a slowdown in population growth as fertility rates continue to decline, partly due to the COVID-19 pandemic. By 2061, the number of Australians aged 65 and above is set to double to 8.9 million, representing almost a quarter of the total population. The growth rate is even higher among the 85 and […]
Residential Aged Care
Some retirees who need aged care may prefer to stay at home, whilst others may need or prefer the assistance that a residential aged care facility can provide. To access residential aged care, the person requiring care must be assessed and approved by the Government’s Aged Care Assessment Team (ACAT).
How much superannuation is enough?
Most of us dream of the day we can stop working and start ticking off our bucket list. Whether you dream of cruising Alaska, watching the sun rise over Uluru, improving your golf handicap or spending time with the grandkids, superannuation is likely to be a major source of your retirement income.
Can you afford your dream retirement?
Planning your dream retirement can be an exciting time. The chance to travel overseas or around Australia without having to rush back to work, time to pursue new hobbies, learn a language or spend time with the grandkids. The possibilities are endless, but what will it cost?
Fired up for financial independence
Millennials are often accused of living for the present and wasting their money on smashed avocado. So it may come as a surprise that younger Australians are at the vanguard of a growing movement committed to the old fashioned virtues of thrift and saving, but with a modern twist.