Retirement Savings: How Much Do You Need?
Retirement is something that we all work towards, with the end goal of our working careers being to amass enough savings to live comfortably for the rest of our lives without working. But how big should your retirement savings be to ensure this comfortable lifestyle?
Aged Care – How to find and choose a place
If you still have questions about the issues raised, or you would like us to review your circumstances or simply check that everything is on track, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with Astute Brisbane Central, a leading Brisbane aged care financial advisor source […]
EOFY 2023- SUPERANNUATION
As we approach the end of the 2023 financial year, it is important not to forget long term planning for retirement. We would like to highlight some superannuation related issues worth considering. Important to remember, recent changes to superannuation, including the removal of the work […]
EOFY 2023- Centrelink and Aged Care
With the end of the 2023 financial year approaching, we would like to draw your attention to some things worth considering in relation to you, or your family’s needs, involving access to Government benefits and/or accessing aged care services. As always, we are here to […]
Check The Fees You Are Paying
The daily fees you will be asked to pay for residential aged care are based on your financial situation. But more and more providers are charging a fee for additional services, with the ability to set their own fees – so check what you are […]
What Is Going On With Banking?
1. What occurred with Silicon Valley Bank? The initial signs of weakness within the banking sector started with the amazing collapse of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB). SVB was the US’s 16th largest bank with about $209 billion USD in assets. The main depositors of SVB […]
The festive season brings families together
Christmas is a time for families and the New Year is for resolutions. This year, combine the two by making a resolution to pay more attention to how your older parents are coping and start family conversations to develop a plan for future care and […]
Understanding Bonds & Why They Have Fallen
1. Introduction One of the most surprising developments this year has been the significant sell-off in the fixed income markets. This is also commonly known as the bond market. Bonds comprise of about 50% of a balanced portfolio as equities and bonds complement each other. […]
Fact Sheet – First Home Super Saver Scheme
What is the strategy The First Home Super Saver Scheme allows eligible people to withdraw voluntary contributions made to superannuation, along with associated earnings, for the purpose of purchasing their first home. Currently, voluntary contributions that can be released are capped at a maximum of […]
Asset Rich but Cash Poor
Believe it or not for retirees the family home can be a source of income without the need downsize or rent out a room on Air bnb. Your home can be a secret little gold mine if you know where to dig. According to a […]