Archives for February 2014

Actively Managed Equity Funds Vs Index Style Funds

An index fund is a low cost means of investing into an investment that follows an index for example an Australian Share Index Fund could mimic the ASX 200 All Ordinaries Index.  There are numerous indices and an investment fund for each of these indices is probably available. There is no … [Read more...]

Face Up To Aged Care Changes Now Or Potentially Face Higher costs

Major reforms to the aged care system are set to kick in on 1 July 2014. The financing arrangements have been revised, and will affect those who enter residential aged care on or after this date. Those who enter before that date will continue under their existing arrangements. If a family member … [Read more...]