On 1 July 2017, for many of you, there may have been substantial changes regarding your superannuation and retirement income...it's not too late to review your current position and make any adjustments. Your future lifestyle depends on you being well [...]
Seven years in the making, a Port Kembla not-for-profit funeral service has opened to strong demand. Tender Funerals is in Port Kembla NSW, and their philosophy is 'you are in charge'. They are part of a community movement towards reclaiming the rit [...]
The terms Property Valuation and Property Appraisal refer to two very different processes, and it’s important to understand what each term means, and when it is applicable. The simple answer is a valuation involves a formal process and may have a leg [...]
A funeral, the ceremonial disposal of a body, has two key elements – the body and the ceremony. And each of these has its own associated merchants selling goods or services in the important business of dealing with death. “Hardware merchants” – funer [...]
The Australian Government Legislation changes to the Age Pension announced in the 2015/16 Federal Budget will take effect from 1 January 2017. These changes will see the thresholds applied to the Age Pension asset test increase at the lower end and r [...]
Maintaining or Changing Your Lifestyle in Retirement? One of the main reasons that people seek advice from a Financial Planner is to know if, and when, they can retire. For many people, the thought of retirement can cause anxiety, and many feel over [...]
So what do you do now? Though you may feel empty and lost, it’s likely that you still have a great deal to do. Give yourself time - The important thing at this point is to allow yourself time and space to grieve. You have lost not only a mate, but [...]
There are two types of funeral homes in Australia. There are benefits to both types, so it is important to know which type of funeral home is most appropriate for you. Independent and Family Owned Funeral Homes are locally or family owned businesses [...]
We are travelling through regional country centres in New South Wales and Victoria, and visiting community groups, nursing homes and hospitals to raise community awareness of the valuable free information and resources provided on the Your Life Assis [...]
Personalising a funeral service creates a more meaningful experience to celebrate their life. A funeral or memorial service is usually a short event. It is a small window of opportunity to celebrate a loved one’s entire lifetime with others and share [...]
