23/04/2024
Life in retirement keeps getting more expensive
The latest rise in the Age Pension rate still falls short of what many people may need to have a modest lifestyle in retirement.
Greg Black
12/12/2023
Aged Care Advice: The Final Chapter
As a strong advocate of aged care advice, Belinda Veriton was named a finalist in the 2022 Aged Care Adviser of the Year and Aged Care Advice Program of the Year awards.
Jayson Forrest reports.
30/10/2023
QUARTERLY INVESTMENT UPDATE – Q3 2023
Central bank’s aggressive approach to combating inflation, characterised by significant rate hikes, did not stall the economy as anticipated by the markets. The market’s eagerness for a slowdown has been overtaken by its desire for expansionary monetary policy.
Despite signs that the central banks remain firm against inflation, equity markets maintained an optimistic stance, hoping for rate cuts to prevent an economic downturn. The recent earnings season showed positive results, but forward guidance from companies remained uncertain, hinting at potential economic slowdown concerns.
07/08/2023
Options and costs of government-funded aged care
If you need help in your home, or can no longer live independently, the Australian Government provides a range of aged care services.
These services are subsidised, but you need to contribute to the cost if you can afford to.
31/05/2023
Think you’ll never fall for a scam? Think again!
It’s no secret that scammers are getting more sophisticated. As this is an ever-evolving space, scammers are constantly developing new ways to part you with your hard-earned cash – and they cast their net wide.
31/05/2023
Why an emergency fund delivers peace of mind
When life tosses up an unexpected event – such as retrenchment, a medical emergency or even just a big bill to fix the car – it can be nerve-wracking worrying about how to deal with the crisis. And, if funds are short, that just adds to the stress.
12/02/2023
What to consider when thinking of leaving the family home
Play 4CRB Radio Segment: ‘What to consider when thinking of leaving the family home’ with Troy Theobald of RFS Advice
12/02/2023
2023 New Year’s Financial Resolutions
Is 2023 going to be the year to get your financial world in order?
12/02/2023
Being wary of scams and sharing your personal information
Key Points:
- Never use the same password or variations of the same password, utilise different numbers and letters with a mixture of capital and lower case letters
- Online quizzes may be fun but usually there is a catch, and that catch can be your personal data
- Scammers either attempt to build rapport with their targets or are very aggressive and frightening
24/05/2022
Superannuation + pension considerations 2022
With the 30th June 2022 approaching, it is timely you attend to or be aware of a number of factual matters.
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Think you’ll never fall for a scam? Think again! May 31,2023
