Cashless Welfare Card letter from the Minister for Families and Social Services
Published 16 November 2021
This letter is in response to CPSA's correspondence concerning the Cashless Debit Card.
Do you support a review of the pension?
Published 10 November 2021
You don't hear much in the media these days about how hard it is to survive on just the pension, but this doesn't mean it has become easy.
If you think enduring powers of attorney are simple, you should read this
Published 10 November 2021
Powers of attorney are often mentioned as a simple device allowing families to deal with mental incapacity of mainly older family members, but when things go wrong they go really wrong.
Have you been stapled to your super fund?
Published 10 November 2021
It sounds painful, but it's a case of no-pain-no-gain. Being stapled to a super fund if super bores you or scares you is a good thing, but it's wise to check if you're getting stapled to a decent fund.
We need Common Sense Directed Care!
Published 3 November 2021
Consumer Directed Care is based on a beautiful theory but comes at the cost of long waiting lists and provider snouts in the admin fee trough. Applying common sense would be really refreshing. (pve)
Super funds told to get their snouts out of the trough
Published 3 November 2021
It's great to get free tickets to the footy, but does that justify super funds sponsoring footy stadiums and clubs? APRA doesn't think so. Finally.
Will term deposit rates going up be good for you?
Published 27 October 2021
The inflation rate over twelve months to 30 September 2021 is 3 per cent. That's down from the previous quarter but the fact remains: inflation is up and if it stays up term deposit rates will go up as well. But will inflation stay up and will term deposit rates actually outstrip inflation if inflation does stay up? Questions economists can't answer. [more]
The plan to build one million affordable homes!
Published 27 October 2021
The Australian Greens have proposed the creation of a ‘Federal Housing Trust’ that will construct one million homes through three types of targeted housing.
Could you be in a cheaper super fund?
Published 27 October 2021
Superannuation funds have been getting away with skimming the take from compulsory employer contributions for decades, but pressure is finally being applied to start protecting consumers/workers a little bit. [more]
Primary and community healthcare standards: unnecessary red tape?
Published 20 October 2021
The federal Government claims new optional healthcare standards will make the Australian health sector even better but it's just seems these standards legitimise alternative medicine practices and clinics, which would have trouble meeting mandatory health standards fair-dinkum health practitioners are held to. [more]
Cute passwords are dangerous: how to make them safe
Published 20 October 2021
Data breaches are becoming increasingly common. If you have a simple or cute password you may be placing yourself in harm's way. Here are some simple tips to protect your devices and yourself.
Used cars: Safety and emissions top priority
Published 20 October 2021
The safer your car is the more likely you'll survive an accident. The cleaner your car's exhaust is, the more likely the planet will survive. With mounting international pressure for Australia to adopt a net zero emissions target by 2050, vehicle emissions may be an important factor to consider when purchasing a car. [more]
How to prove your COVID-19 vaccination status
Published 13 October 2021
Lockdown restrictions have eased in NSW for people in NSW who have had two doses of a vaccination. Find out the different ways in which you can prove your vaccination status or your medical exemption status.
Aged care staffing crisis is not taken seriously
Published 13 October 2021
The Australian Government's most recent incentive plan to increase nursing home staff seems to be so onerous that widespread take-up by registered nurses seems unlikely.
Digital Divide: are you being left to your own devices?
Published 13 October 2021
It's hard to keep up with technology when it's constantly changing and becoming increasingly expensive. However, refusing to accept advances in technology may mean you get left behind quicker than you think. (lme)
Do you really need financial advice?
Published 6 October 2021
There seems to be consensus that Australia needs better, cheaper financial planners, but do we really? Or does the problem lie elsewhere? (pve)
Worried about massive government debt for future generations? Well, you shouldn’t be
Published 6 October 2021
The Parliamentary Budget Office (PBO) found that the impact of COVID-19 remains “profound and uncertain” but that the Australian economy can outgrow its debt with interest unlikely to become a large burden on the public purse. [more]
Ageism, it’s on for young and old: research
Published 29 September 2021
Even though the workforce is increasingly ageing, employees are being viewed as ‘older’ at a much earlier age. It's a surprising finding of recent research.
SMSFs: mates’ rates are out!
Published 29 September 2021
If you have a self-managed super fund with member accounts in accumulation phase, watch out for the ATO's crack-down on non-arm's length SMSF income.
How sure are you that you will never move again?
Published 29 September 2021
DO you ever catch yourself saying that you will never move again or that they will have to carry you out of your home in a box?
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