Early planning can take away a lot of the stress and uncertainty that can arise when considering aged care at home or a residential aged care facility. Whether it be for you, ageing parents or relatives, here are some points to consider when planning ahead for aged care. Know what your options are The first […]
Here’s How to Make Sure You Have a Worry-Free Retirement
When it comes to retirement security, one concern dominates all others: the fear of running through one’s nest egg too soon. That’s probably because many of us haven’t a clue how to manage this risk. When actuaries in the U.S., U.K., and Australia surveyed nearly 3,000 working-age adults about the various issues they must grapple […]
Five steps to consider before entering an aged care home
If the need for residential aged care is nearing, following these five steps will help you make a smoother transition. 1. Get your eligibility assessed Before you can enter an aged care facility and receive Government support, your health situation must be assessed by the Aged Care Assessment Team (ACAT).[1] The assessors are generally health […]
Busting the $1M retirement myth
What happens if you don’t have $1 million in your retirement fund? Watch this short video for 3 tips for planning a comfortable retirement. Our Financial Advisers at Odyssey Financial Services are passionate about helping people plan for retirement. Call us to make an appointment 9208 1444. Busting the $1M retirement myth
Why women are right to be worried about money
When young Australian female graduates begin their careers, they can expect a first paycheque that is noticeably different to those of their male peers. ABS data1 shows that female graduates under 25 receive an average salary of $52,000 in their first full-time job. The average read more Any advice in this communication has been […]
Retirement – Don’t work till you drop
With Australians now looking forward to 20 years or more in retirement, your super alone may not be enough to fund a comfortable retirement lifestyle. Here are some tips to help you build a bigger nest egg sooner — so you can retire when you want to, not just when you can afford to. Retirement […]