Sure, everyone knows blunt, impolite and even rude people who are extremely successful. (I know a bunch of them.) But since we’re all more likely to build professional and personal relationships and do business with people we like, we’re naturally drawn to individuals who are polite, modest, … [Read more...]
posted on July 29, 2015 by
Centrelink Age Pension changes to commence 1.1.2017
The Senate has recently passed measures announced in the Budget in May 2015. New Asset Test cut-off thresholds for full payments have been announced as below: Benefit Recipient Old Threshold New Threshold Single homeowner $202,000 … [Read more...]
posted on July 29, 2015 by
The Real Value of Income from Shares
WHY SHARE INCOME CAN BE HIGHLY TAX-EFFECTIVE INCOME Term deposits and bonds pay predictable income at regular intervals. But the income they pay is fully taxable. Conversely, share income in Australia can be very tax effective because our ‘dividend imputation’ system means that if the company … [Read more...]
posted on July 8, 2015 by
Greek Financial Crisis 2015
The Greek financial and political crisis continues to run its course. Whilst the Greeks continue to not take responsibility for their own predicament, markets around the world have shown some volatility. Attached are two views on the current situation from Macquarie and Shane Oliver of … [Read more...]
posted on March 2, 2015 by
Edythe Wilkin
As far as I'm concerned my association (formerly with my husband Ian) has been a joint benefit. You have given me peace of mind that I can safely leave my financial matters in your hands. I have always had complete trust in your expertise and integrity and I've happily left you to get on with … [Read more...]
posted on March 2, 2015 by
Six ways the latest rate cut could affect your budget
The recent cut to official interest rates by 25 basis points (or ¼ pf 1%) down to 2.25% pa could result in the following. Cheaper Home Loans and Increase in Property Prices All four major banks have now cut their standard variable mortgage rates. On the flipside, this can mean property prices … [Read more...]
posted on January 23, 2015 by
My Aged Care Website – RAD and DAP’s Now Published
To have a look at the published prices for various Aged Care Homes, click on the link below. Then go to the Aged Care Homes tab. Click on High Level residential care. Scroll to the bottom of the page. Click on "Find an aged care home". Enter the postcode. Select Level of Care, Special needs, … [Read more...]
posted on September 30, 2014 by
Aged Care and the Value of the Family Home
For Aged Care purposes, the value of the family home is disregarded if at the time the person enters care it is occupied by: 1 the partner or a dependent child 2 a carer of the person who has occupied the home for the past 2 years continuously and was eligible to receive (not … [Read more...]
posted on August 11, 2014 by
Financial Flexibility Key to Meeting Aged Care Costs
As is often the case, those with ‘financial flexibility’ will be best placed to meet their cost of care in the most effective way. People who have a house as well as significant assets outside their home will have the choice of keeping the house (and potentially renting it out) and utilising their … [Read more...]
posted on March 14, 2014 by
Aged Care Placement Services
We are pleased to advise that we now have a referral contact within the Aged Care services industry. Mary's experience within Aged Care facilities has given her unique insight into the needs of residents, and it is apparent that she is passionate about appropriate aged care placements and … [Read more...]
