Written and accurate as at: Nov 15, 2021 Current Stats & FactsAccording to 2016 Census data*, about 76% of over-65s are homeowners, while 12% are renters and 11% are in other tenure arrangements (eg living in a residential aged care facility or rent-free with family or friends). Notably,...
In our retirement years, a time may come when we need to consider aged care services to help with looking after ourselves. In this article, we discuss several different types of aged care services. Written and accurate as at: Oct 12, 2021 Current Stats & Facts When it...
Written and accurate as at: Sep 15, 2021 Current Stats & Facts Approximately 45% of Australians* pass away intestate—meaning they pass away with no Will or an invalid Will. An implication of passing away intestate is that an individual’s estate is distributed in accordance with the intestacy rules of...
Your retirement income (and outcome) can be intrinsically linked to your accumulation, and use, of wealth inside super. In this article, we provide tips on reviewing your annual super statement. Written and accurate as at: Aug 12, 2021 Current Stats & Facts When it comes to retirement, many...
With 30 June coming up, please consider putting aside time to review your personal finances—and take action, prior to this date, if appropriate. In this article, we provide EOFY planning tips. Written and accurate as at: May 20, 2021 Current Stats & Facts The end of the...
The 2021-22 Federal Budget was recently delivered on 11 May 2021 by Treasurer Josh Frydenberg. This year’s Budget papers have provided us with key information on Australia’s current and forecast economic and fiscal position (including expenditure and revenue) and the Government’s policy priorities (and accompanying proposed...
The contributions caps limit the amount that can be contributed to super. In this article, we provide details on the future indexation of the contributions caps (concessional and non-concessional). Written and accurate as at: Mar 15, 2021 Current Stats & Facts When it comes to building and...
A number of variables influence the insurance premiums payable on a personal insurance policy. In this article, we cover one such variable, insurance premium style and the options available. Written and accurate as at: Feb 11, 2021 When it comes to wealth accumulation and the management of certain lifetime...
The traditional festive holiday season is likely to be a little different this year, but one thing is likely to remain the same – the temptation to spend and the post-Christmas budget hangover. Last year Australians spent about $1000 each for Christmas on presents, decorations, travel...
The unprecedented challenge of COVID-19 has left us feeling uncertain and overwhelmed. Eureka Whittaker Macnaught are here to help you navigate through the seemingly constant changes and review the financial support and government schemes that may be available to you so that you feel confident,...
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