
- 18 November, 2020
It is just me?
Is it just me, or have I been caught up in a something that affects others of my age? We live in a world that is constantly evolving – moving so fast it is sometimes hard to simply keep up. By now I expect you will have gathered I am...
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- 11 November, 2020
Age Care Costs. Can I help? Be careful.
I have discussed Aged Care costs in several Realise Your Dream articles, but questions on funding the entry and ongoing costs still do arise. Don’t get me wrong. I’m not suggesting that no one is reading my blogs I hope). However, I do appreciate that Aged Care is not a...
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- 04 November, 2020
Maximising retirement savings
It is generally accepted that, for most people, superannuation is the “go-to” preferred structure for retirement savings. It is convenient, tax-advantaged and most superannuation funds offer a wide range of investment options enabling their members to structure their savings in a manner they find most comfortable, considering their appetite for...
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- 28 October, 2020
Redundancy and Retirement
Within a couple of months of your planned retirement date, the company who employs you decides to make you redundant and hand you a redundancy payout. The extra $40,000 to maybe $50,000 would certainly be a bonus, like a small lotto win. An ideal situation and no doubt one we...
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- 22 October, 2020
The bane of my life
Anyone who knows me will know that I absolutely detest telemarketers – those people who phone me the very moment I sit down in front of my TV at the end of a long day at the office, to catch up on the latest from my favourite YouTube channels. I...
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- 14 October, 2020
What is the Commonwealth Seniors Health Care Card?
I am often asked what the Commonwealth Seniors Health Care Card CSHC) is, what the benefits are for a card holder, and how to apply? The CSHC entitles you to access medications listed under the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme at a cheaper rate. bulk-billed doctor visits if offered by your doctor), and...
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