Aged care – A loser in the recent 2015-16 Federal Budget

  Aged care – A loser in the recent 2015-16 Federal Budget Residential aged care received only minimal attention in the government’s recent Federal Budget. Unfortunately, people entering residential aged care from 1 January 2016 are the losers from the budget, as the strategy available to assist families wishing to keep the family home will be removed. Currently there is an advantage for people entering aged care to keep the family home and fund all …

How to keep SMILE-ing in retirement

How to keep SMILE-ing in retirement If you’re crunching the numbers to work out how much you need in retirement, it’s time to sit down and take a deep breath… The latest Retirement Standard from the Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia estimates that people retiring today, who are in good health and own their own home outright, will need $430,000 if single and $510,000 for a couple to maintain a comfortable standard of living …

How to make the transition to retirement smooth for you and your partner

How to make the transition to retirement smooth for you and your partner Couples don’t always agree on everything, including retirement. If the time comes for you to retire and your partner is still working—or vice versa—it’s a matter of anticipating the natural changes ahead and then balancing and planning so both your needs can be met. Understanding differences The age you retire may depend on the work you do, your employment arrangements, your health …

EOFY (End of Financial Year) Tips

EOFY (End of Financial Year) Tips Act before 30 June! There are strategies to help you pay less tax this year but you’ll need to get started before 30 June. Explore the tabs below to find out how to keep more of your money with our EOFY (End of Financial Year) Tips.   Keep more in your hand this financial year With the financial year-end fast approaching, now’s the time to think about how you …

Should I take my super as a lump sum or not?

Should I take my super as a lump sum or not? When it comes to accessing your super, it’s important you make the right choice. You’ve spent your working life accumulating super. So when the time comes, are you better off taking a lump sum, regular income or both? Let’s weigh up the alternatives so you can start to consider what may be best for you. Taking a lump sum If your super has been …

Retirement still more than 10 years away

  Retirement still more than 10 years away Retirement can seem irrelevant when you’re in your 30s or 40s. There are so many other things you can do with your money – go overseas, buy a house, raise a family, or just have fun. However, according to research by the Investment and Financial Services Association (IFSA), the Age Pension won’t be nearly enough to fund the lifestyle we’d like when we’re no longer working. So …

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FinancialPartners (Tas)  Our Team of AMP Accredited Advisers Richard Graham Bejah CFP® Profile Summary Richard Bejah CPF® has been with AMP Financial Planning for over 34 years starting in 1982 in Darwin NT (4 years), then onto Gosford NSW (5 years) and then to Launceston 25 years For the first five 5 years in Tasmania he was AMP Financial Planning Agency Manager Northern Tasmania based in Launceston, managing over 30 advisers Qualifications: Richard Bejah CFP®, Dip FP, ANZIIF(Assoc) CIP, AFPA …