Family home a legitimate source of retirement funding

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Retirees are too often left struggling with their finances without the help and guidance they need, according to one of WA’s leading institutional investors. Chief Investment Officer Chris West says... Read more continue reading

Beware estate planning issues with aged care

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As our population gets older (and lives longer), the likelihood that an elderly parent will need to go into a nursing home is increasing. Usually this requires having to make... Read more continue reading

Are advisers ready to satisfy clients’ advice needs?

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Advice businesses are undergoing transformation, and it is increasingly important for advisers to focus on meeting the strategic advice needs of clients. ASIC’s recent survey[1] on what Australians want financial... Read more continue reading

The hidden cost of retirement

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Recent discussion in the media has suggested that the dollar amount needed for a comfortable retirement has been overstated. While it is true that many of us can get by... Read more continue reading

Government needs to do more on in-home care, says Household Capital

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Household Capital, an independent, specialist retirement funding provider, commended the federal government’s announcement that it will fund an additional ten thousand in-home care packages but warned that more needed to... Read more continue reading

Take action early to manage aged care needs

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For many people, going into aged care is not a choice but something that is forced onto them; however there are steps they and their families can take to help... Read more continue reading

Pension Loan Scheme not assessable income

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Much excitement was generated by the May Budget announcement to extend the Pension Loan Scheme (PLS). “This proposed to allow full pensioners, part pensioners and self-funded retirees greater opportunities to... Read more continue reading

Legislative change in aged care requires advisers to have access to the right tools

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Legislation is subject to constant change and new opportunities arise as a result. Even changes that are not directly related to aged care could create new strategy options for aged... Read more continue reading

Funding an Aged Care Refundable Accommodation Deposit (RAD) with a reverse mortgage

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A Refundable Accommodation Deposit (RAD) payable on entry in aged care is often a large amount of money to find in a hurry and many people think selling the family... Read more continue reading

Need for aged care & disability advice solutions has never been greater – demand set to increase

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4.2 million Australians are disabled and of these, 1.4 million are severely disabled and all require guidance to navigate often overwhelming and confusing scenarios and solutions. They are often housed... Read more continue reading