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3 behavioural factors affecting retirement spending...

3 behavioural factors affecting retirement spending...

Retirees work hard to build up their nest egg but many are hesitant to spend it when the time comes. Here are three behavioural factors that affect retirement spending and how you can overcome them to ensure you make the most of your later years.

Role Reversal

Role Reversal

...when your parents are relying on you!
As your parents get older, your whole family will be facing lots of changes. Supporting them during this time can be challenging, with lots of choices to be made. Get some tips to help you prepare for this role-reversal without it becoming a burden or a cause of family conflict…

2018 Federal Budget

2018 Federal Budget

The 2018-19 Budget will be the last before the next election (due by May 2019) and so had to provide pre-election goodies, but in a way that keeps the return to surplus on track. Read here for a complete run down…

Scams: Be Aware

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More than 105,000 scams were reported to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) last year, resulting in losses of more than $84 million. And that's just the tip of the iceberg: many more scams went unreported, often because the victim was too embarrassed to tell authorities about the crime.

To help combat the increasing number of scams, Macquarie Bank have compiled a list of the 12 most common ones they've come across.

See the list here

25/02/16: Aged Care: Plan ahead

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If the need for residential aged care is nearing, following these five steps will help you make a smoother transition. Aged Care 5 Steps to Consider Aged Care, Plan Ahead For The Care You Want

For more information, contact Rick Maggi at Westmount Financial on 9382 8885.