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May 4, 2018 by Helen Baker

Paying for aged care

Disclaimer: Any advice provided in this discussion is only general in nature. For advice that relates to you personally, please seek the advice of a qualified and trained professional. Making arrangements to move into later life often includes arrangements for aged care or in home care. So often … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Aged care, Financial planning, Serious illness, Video

June 16, 2016 by Helen Baker

Will you still be entitled to the Age Pension?

The Federal Budget contains significant changes that will affect everybody to varying degrees if all the legislation goes through. There are additional changes already set for those retired or looking to retire and obtain the age pension. These changes take effect January 1st 2017. I’ve been … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Aged care, Financial planning, Inheritance, Retirement, Superannuation

September 15, 2015 by Helen Baker

Being the Swiss army knife

My role as Financial Advisor is multifaceted and I see myself more as a fixer. I often see people when they are at their most vulnerable – the death of a loved one, a financial mess after divorce, a family feud involving money. On the other side I see young people wanting to get their financial … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Aged care, Divorce, Estate planning, Financial planning, Inheritance, Marriage, Money and couples, Retirement, Single parent, Superannuation, Widow, Womens finance tips

September 16, 2014 by Helen Baker

Aged care and financial options

When we were young we dreaded our parents giving us ‘that talk’ about the birds and the bees. Now, years and years later the game has changed and many of us avoid having ‘that talk’ with our parents about their plans for the future particularly in relation to aged care. We are so busy with our … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Aged care, Financial planning

September 2, 2014 by Helen Baker

Don’t worry about your future… That’s my job!

When Pamela arrived for an appointment in my office I could tell straight away that she was very stressed. She is a single mum aged 45 caring for an ageing mother and two young daughters. They all live together in a house that her mother owns. Pamela’s mother is becoming very frail and it is only … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Aged care, Financial planning, Single parent, Womens finance tips

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