While international borders remain closed, the possibility of jetting off around the world is unlikely in the near future. Still, there are plenty of ways to satisfy the travel-bug and fill that globetrotting void – so sit down, log-on, and explore the world!

On 1 July 2021, both the concessional and non-concessional superannuation contribution limits, also known as ‘super contribution caps’, will rise. This is good news because this is the first time these limits have changed since 1 July 2017

When talking about Government aged care services, many people associate it with nursing homes.

However, residential aged care or ‘nursing homes’ represent less than 10% of the formal aged care system.

A power of attorney is a legal document that allows you to nominate someone you trust to make financial decisions on your behalf if you are unable to do so.

A popular misconception is that a person’s partner can make financial decisions for them and manage their assets. However, unless a formal power of attorney has been granted, these decisions may revert to a government agency instead. Having a power of attorney in place means you can nominate the person you want to make the decisions – it protects your interests.

The Coronavirus has had a devastating impact globally and forced us to quickly reinvent how we go about our personal and professional lives to protect ourselves, our loved ones and the community. Is this new way of doing things the new normal?

The government continues to review it’s Coronavirus stimulus package with a number of initiatives discontinuing, whilst others extend into the 2020/21 financial year.