by orange_office | Oct 8, 2025 | Weekly Updates
As explained last week a new regime of fees for residential aged care comes into effect from 1st November. Some costs will remain the same but most will increase. The total costs will be much greater for many residents. Firstly the aged care home will be able to...
by orange_office | Oct 1, 2025 | Weekly Updates
Aged care fees are changing from 1st November. The substantial, and deserved, big pay rise for aged care staff a couple of years ago now means many aged care providers are running at a loss according to the industry association. Increased fees are necessary and are...
by orange_office | Sep 24, 2025 | Weekly Updates
Recently there have been major losses for investors due to the failure of the Shield and First Guardian Master Funds. Apparently some people invested their superannuation in these funds and will now live a much poorer retirement. There are common factors between these...
by orange_office | Sep 17, 2025 | Weekly Updates
Many experts have said compound interest is remarkable and the most important thing to understand if we want to get ahead financially. Albert Einstein said “Compound interest is the eighth wonder of the world. He who understands it earns it; he who doesn’t pays...
by orange_office | Sep 10, 2025 | Weekly Updates
A shortage of income is a problem for many people but there are others who receive more income than they need to meet their standard living costs. What is the best use for that extra income? One option is to simply spend more, enjoy the present. Travel more, buy the...
