by Peter Kelly | Jun 27, 2024 | Commited Blog
Retirement – a phase many of us daydream about. Whether it involves spending more time with family, traveling the world, or volunteering for a cause we’re passionate about, one thing is certain: retirement costs money. So, when should you take the plunge into...
by Peter Kelly | Feb 22, 2024 | Commited Blog
Established back on 1 July 2013, with the full scheme being rolled out to all eligible Australians from 1 July 2020, the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is Australia’s first national program designed to support people with disabilities. Here’s how it...
by Peter Kelly | Dec 6, 2023 | Commited Blog
The Australian retirement income system consists of three pillars: The government funded means-tested age pension, Compulsory superannuation, and Private savings, including voluntary superannuation savings. For individuals, their retirement income may be derived from...
by Peter Kelly | Mar 29, 2022 | Commited Blog
The Retirement Standard is released by the Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA) each quarter. The Retirement Standard provides a detailed budget of the estimated minimum living cost to support a comfortable and a modest lifestyle for both a single...
by Peter Kelly | Mar 1, 2022 | Commited Blog
As many people approach or enter retirement, their thoughts often turn to retirement housing options. Often, family members enter the conversation, either by invitation, or they simply gate-crash the discussion and present their own views on the subject. For many,...
by admin | Sep 12, 2021 | Commited Blog
Not feeling in control of your finances can add a lot of stress & anxiety to your life. In fact, over 43% of Australians have said that they worry about their finances on a weekly basis. Because so many people are taking on extra stress when it comes to finances,...
