Like most people, we would prefer someone else do the worrying and ask the difficult questions in relation to Aged Care. Below are some important questions and concepts to think about before moving your loved one into aged care, even…
The government have just confirmed the details surrounding what most retirees feared, the application of deeming rates to retirement income streams including allocated pensions. Currently, retirement income stream balances are not deemed, and a deductible amount is applied to the…
Are you really using your laptop or smart phone or tablet for business or work?[/col_2] The ATO has advised they are not as focused on individual occupations at the moment but on specific work related expenses. This year, its watch…
What have you put off lately? Cleaning the gutters? Having your car serviced? The reasons for putting these and many other tasks off are wide and varied. Unfortunately, the risks associated with putting off what may seem simple tasks can…
ATO steps up data mining program. The Australian Taxation Office is mining data to identify individuals with undisclosed offshore income and assets. If you used to live overseas or have investment or income from overseas now is the time to…
What would you like to accomplish in the new financial year 2015? Half the year is gone, and for some people, their dream of owning their own home, getting out of debt or traveling abroad, hasn’t even begun. Whatever…
Looking after your finances takes care and consideration. What suits you, may be different for someone else. Then, of course, there are the important things that everyone needs to know. Some of that important information is right here in our…
Are currently receiving a Age pension or Low Income Health Care Card? This could be be at risk with the changes to income test on the 1st of January 2015. Its important to see one of our staff ASAP…
You might not be too familiar with the term but it is something that is being talked about more widely by people seeking a smoother shift from working life to retirement. One way to describe the benefits of transition-to-retirement…
At Roy A. McDonald/ Lindale Insurance we like to let our hair down occasionally. Here is our staff Christmas Party. Left to Right: Mark, Jason, Adrian, Roy, Margaret, and Linda. We are celebrating a good year and couldn't have…