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It isn't just the rich who will pay more for aged care
Personal Finance
It isn't just the rich who will pay more for aged care
The Government has introduced the biggest changes to aged care in almost 30 years. While the message has been that “wealthy Australians will...
Rachel Lane | 23 September 2024
Are you part of the sandwich generation?
Personal Finance
Are you part of the sandwich generation?
Prevent financial stress when caring responsibilities arise from children and parents. 
Shani Jayamanne | 11 September 2024
How to talk to your family about your will
Retirement
How to talk to your family about your will
Parents are often uncomfortable talking to their adult children about personal matters, but there are many benefits in having such a conversation.
Don Ezra | 20 February 2023
Ryman Healthcare set to benefit as Australia ages: Morningstar
Stocks
Ryman Healthcare set to benefit as Australia ages: Morningstar
Aged care provider is bucking the industry trend of low profitability and falling occupancy.
Lewis Jackson | 13 April 2022
Why care costs are key in retirement planning
Retirement
Why care costs are key in retirement planning
Intense debate about the budgetary cost of Australia's ageing population magnifies for individuals the importance of a financial plan for their...
Glenn Freeman | 22 November 2019
4 steps to address the missing link in retirement planning
Personal Finance
4 steps to address the missing link in retirement planning
Many Australians are failing to plan for the healthcare costs they will almost certainly face in their later years.
Glenn Freeman | 20 June 2019
Safeguarding your finances against cognitive decline
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Safeguarding your finances against cognitive decline
The risk of financial mistakes and fraud rise exponentially among individuals experiencing cognitive decline, but there are ways to minimise your...
Christine Benz | 17 June 2019
Cochlear outlook positive but market 'overstating' profit lift
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Cochlear outlook positive but market 'overstating' profit lift
The early negative market reaction to Cochlear's half-yearly result is overdone and ignores solid growth in hearing implant upgrades, says...
Glenn Freeman | 19 February 2019
The other side of rising life expectancy
Retirement
The other side of rising life expectancy
No one plans to suffer dementia, but organising your financial affairs and estate planning is an increasingly important consideration that can reduce...
Glenn Freeman | 14 December 2018
The elephant in the room of retirement planning
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The elephant in the room of retirement planning
Long-term care expenses in retirement are commonly overlooked, even among those who plan for the out-of-pocket ongoing costs, says Jean Young from...
Christine Benz | 28 November 2018