When Sheila and I arrived in Brisbane in 1988, after spending 22 years in New Zealand, one of the things we decided to do was take out private health insurance.I can't remember the exact premium we pa…
The Age Pension is one of the most important financial topics for any Australian approaching or in retirement — yet it remains one of the most confusing. The rules change regularly, the jargon is dens…
For many retirees, the family home is their largest asset — and often their greatest source of financial confusion.One of the most common questions people ask is:“Will selling my home affect my pensio…
For most Australians, the family home is the largest asset they own — often worth more than their superannuation, their savings, and everything else combined. Yet when it comes to retirement planning,…
One of the questions I hear most often from people heading into retirement is this: now that I'm no longer working, do I still need private health insurance? Or can I just rely on Medicare?It's a fair…
If you or someone you love is starting to need a little more help around the home, or thinking about what care options might be available down the track, you've probably heard the words "My Aged Care"…
