With property affordability continuing to strain younger generations, many parents and grandparents consider helping their adult children purchase a home, manage mortgage stress or meet other significant expenses. However, transferring
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Recent media reports have again highlighted one of the most difficult issues in aged care: vulnerable older Australians and their families being charged for services they may not need, use, or fully understand.
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The Federal Government has passed the Aged Care Act 2024, introducing the most significant reforms to Australia’s aged care system in over a decade. Designed to improve quality, fairness, and sustainability, these changes will affect both home care and residential aged care fees and will take effect from 1 November 2025.
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Retirement planning is rarely straightforward, and when one partner reaches Age Pension age before the other, the rules can feel even more complicated. But with the right strategies, couples can often qualify for more and make their money go further without compromising on lifestyle.
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As $3.5–$5 trillion in intergenerational wealth shifts hands, learn how smart inheritance planning in WA can safeguard your legacy and avoid legal risks.
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The Australian Government has postponed the rollout of the new Aged Care Act, scheduled for 1 July 2025. The updated legislation will now begin on 1 November 2025.
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