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Is Aged Care Financial Advice Worth Paying For?

Is aged care financial advice worth the cost? Specialist advice may reduce fees, protect pension entitlements and help families make the right choices when it comes to planning aged care.

Aged Care Fees for Couples: Home Care vs Residential Care Costs

When one partner moves into residential care is it more cost effective for the partner at home to get Support at Home funding or pay for private care?

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Former Home Means Test: Pension and Aged Care

What is the former home means test? Understand how your family home is assessed for Age Pension and aged care fees, the protected person rules and RAD impacts.

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Does Support at Home Funding Cover All Your Aged Care Costs?

Support at Home funding covers a range of aged care services but it does come with co-contributions and associated costs.

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Age Pension Gifting Rules: How Much Money Can You Gift?

Did you know giving money to your family could affect your Age Pension and aged care fees? Learn more about Centrelink’s gifting rules.

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Is Aged Care Financial Advice Worth Paying For?

Aged Care Fees for Couples: Home Care vs Residential Care Costs

Former Home Means Test: Pension and Aged Care

Does Support at Home Funding Cover All Your Aged Care Costs?

Age Pension Gifting Rules: How Much Money Can You Gift?