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Aged Care costs
Age pension, Aged care, Budgeting, Government benefits, Investment markets, Lifestyle, Pre-retirees, Retirees

Aged Care Higher Everyday Living Fee explained

The Higher Everyday Living Fee (HELF) has replaced the Extra Service Fee and Additional Service Fee as part of the new aged care rules which came into effect on 1 November 2025. The intent is to provide protection to residents purchasing additional services with their residential aged care.
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Age pension, Aged care, Budgeting, Government benefits, Investment markets, Lifestyle, Pre-retirees, Retirees

Increase to Deeming Rates

From 20 September this year, deeming rates will increase for the first time since the Covid-era freeze. This change may affect people whose payments and benefits are determined by the income test. The announcement confirms that rates will gradually return to ‘pre-pandemic settings’ with staged increases to take effect in the future. Increases will be realigned from 1 July to the same time that payments are indexed (expected to be 20 March and 20 September).
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how long will my money last in Retirement
Age pension, Aged care, Budgeting, Investment markets, Lifestyle, Pre-retirees, Retirees

How much is enough….and how long will my money last in Retirement?

These are common questions we hear from clients about to retire or already retired - regardless of how much wealth they’ve accumulated. With all the mixed messages in the media and the complicated rules around superannuation, retirement incomes and tax, managing wealth in retirement can feel overwhelming. Ensuring you live the retirement you deserve, takes careful planning - you need a budget and some goals!
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Age pension, Budgeting, Government benefits, Investment markets, Lifestyle, Pre-retirees, Retirees

Women are less confident investors .. but get better investment returns!

Humans are naturally overconfident. We overestimate our own ability compared to others. One of the most often quoted studies showed that 93% of drivers rated themselves better than the median. We also know that men usually rate themselves as better drivers than women. However, the data shows the opposite. Men are four times more likely to be involved in a fatal car accident. Men also pay more for car insurance.
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Aged Care costs
Age pension, Aged care, Budgeting, Government benefits, Investment markets, Lifestyle, Pre-retirees, Retirees

Aged Care fees could be changing..

A government task force looking into the aged care sector in Australia has recommended that those of us with the financial means should pay for our own living and accommodation costs. This would be a substantial change to what currently happens. Currently, the taxpayer covers most of the expenses for aged care – around 75% of residential care costs and 95% of in-home care costs.
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3 July 2026

Wealth Transfer: More Than Just Passing It On

Brenton Miegel
When most people think about passing on wealth, they picture a simple process: build it up over a lifetime, then hand it down to the next generation. In reality, it can be far more complex - and getting it right can make a significant difference to your family’s long-term financial wellbeing.
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22 June 2026

Trusts in focus – What the 2026 budget means for family structures

Craig Kirkwood
The recent Federal Budget has brought discretionary (family) trusts firmly back into the spotlight, with proposed changes that could reshape how these structures are used over the coming years. At the centre of the announcement is a proposal to introduce a minimum 30% tax on discretionary trust income, expected to apply from 1 July 2028. While not yet legislated, the measure signals a clear shift in policy direction.
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