The Main Residence Exemption | Private Health Insurance After 60 | Franking Credits | Q&A

The Main Residence Exemption | Private Health Insurance After 60 | Franking Credits | Q&A

Most Australians assume certain financial rules are simple, but in reality, what Australians get wrong about homes, health, and income can lead to costly mistakes later in life. The Main Residence Exemption Most Australians assume their home is always exempt from...
Borrowing After 50 | The Two-Person Retirement | Granny Flat Arrangements | Q&A

Borrowing After 50 | The Two-Person Retirement | Granny Flat Arrangements | Q&A

Borrowing After 50 Borrowing after 50 remains possible but lenders apply stricter rules. The key change is the need for a documented exit strategy beyond employment income. Serviceability buffers and income assumptions become more conservative as retirement...
The $500,000 Question | Insurance as Wealth Infrastructure | Downsizer Contributions Demystified | Q&A

The $500,000 Question | Insurance as Wealth Infrastructure | Downsizer Contributions Demystified | Q&A

The $500,000 Question: Navigating Aged Care Costs and Refundable Accommodation Deposits in Retirement Aged care costs are becoming one of the most financially significant decisions retirees face, with Refundable Accommodation Deposits (RADs) commonly ranging from...
Choppy Waters and Short Supply | From Money Printing to Rate Rises | Taming the Australian Share Market | Q&A

Choppy Waters and Short Supply | From Money Printing to Rate Rises | Taming the Australian Share Market | Q&A

Choppy Waters and Short Supply: What Australia’s Housing Crunch Means for Everyday Borrowers Australia’s housing market faces structural challenges, with supply constrained by labour shortages, zoning delays, and infrastructure bottlenecks. Risky loan structures, such...