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Key points: The aged care system in Australia has three main pillars — home care, residential aged care, and retirement villages If you can’t afford aged care

Moving into residential aged care can trigger a range of emotions, particularly if it involves the sale of the family home. What is often a

As the real estate market begins to bloom with opportunities for homebuyers, for those who wish to buy in the next few months understanding the

Cutting back on overspending Whenever there’s a big sale event, like the upcoming Black Friday sales, it can be tempting to go on a shopping

Buying a house is exciting and life changing. It all starts with saving for the deposit. Find out how much you’ll need to save and

A critical illness or serious injury can make it difficult to continue to work. Trauma insurance can help support you and your family at this time

What it means to combine finances Even if you have a strong relationship, there are some important details to consider before joining finances. Money Smart’s guide

These three common mistakes are easy to avoid. Making them could be costly.  Sharp downturns on global financial markets are always unsettling. Recently and largely

Think of your finances like your home: how its foundations are built and maintained determines its ability to stand strong for years to come. Money

A ‘transition to retirement’ (TTR) strategy lets you access some of your super and keep working. Setting this up can be complicated, so contact your

The tax cuts introduced from July 1 and other changes may mean it’s time for a review of your current tax, super and investment strategies

Many Australians expect an inheritance, but their parents may have a different view.  Around one in two Australians have received or expect to inherit money