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Is the government eyeing off your super?

At the end of March 2023, there was a massive $3.5 trillion held by everyday Australians in superannuation.That is $3,500,000,000,000.
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What is the purpose of superannuation?

The Australian retirement income system consists of three pillars: The government funded means-tested age pension, Compulsory superannuation, and Private savings, including ...
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Respecting Our Elders

When I and my peers were growing up in the mid-1900’s in middle-class suburbia, the mantra “respect your elders” was constantly being drummed into us.
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Aged Care – the process

As we age the prospect of residential aged care starts to become more of an issue – one that we all hope to avoid. I am sure for those of us who have parents in residential aged ...
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Aged Care Royal Commission - what can we expect?

In October 2018, the government established a Royal Commission to examine the state of Aged Care in Australia.
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Residential Aged Care 101 - the basics

Over the last six years, I have written quite a few articles about Aged Care on our RYD blog, with the most recent a two-part article in November last year.
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Aged Care costs. Can I help? Be careful (part 2)

A very quick recap on part 1.
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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.
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Age Pension - will there be an increase?

On 20 March and 20 September of each year, the age pension rates are increased.
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Aged Care - a subject we avoid...

My mum has been a resident of an aged care home for two years. I have watched the nightly reports of the deaths in aged care with a great deal of concern and fear. I know my mum ...
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