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The unexpected costs to budget for when selling your home

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Selling your home

There are many misconceptions and taboos surrounding reverse mortgages that can make people hesitant to consider them. Source: Getty Images.

Retirement Income

A guide to the benefits and misconceptions of reverse mortgages

A guide to the benefits and misconceptions of reverse mortgages

We've explored some of the common misunderstandings surrounding the confusion around this financial product.

Avoid a potential bill blow out this summer wit these tips. Source: Getty

Over 60s share their smart tips on how you can avoid a power bill blowout

Over 60s share their smart tips on how you can avoid a power bill blowout

If your power bill is feeling the heat this summer, here are some tried and tested money-saving techniques and tips from the Starts at 60 community.

Many older Australians prefer to age at home rather than move into a residential care facility. Source: Getty

We need to talk about: Home care

We need to talk about: Home care

Finance adviser Bill Savellis takes us through how to access the government's home care subsidies and the types of care that are subsidised.

The number of people in permanent Aged Care in Australia is expected to nearly triple in the next 30 years. Source: Getty

One age group fears nursing homes the most – and it’s not over-60s

One age group fears nursing homes the most – and it’s not over-60s

Even after the Royal Commission into Aged Care, almost half of older Australians said they would prefer to live in a residential aged care facility, Gareth Mahon explains.

With the housing boom forecast to start slowing down midyear, now could be the right time to sell. Source: Getty

Downsizing & Decluttering

Considering downsizing? Why now could be the right time to strike

Considering downsizing? Why now could be the right time to strike

Now could be the perfect time for over-60s to take the cash and dash.

Wendy Carmichael, right, with her son Duncan, who used to do odd jobs for his much-loved mum but now spends his time with her having fun, not mowing the lawn or doing DIY, thanks to Prestige Inhome Care’s services. Source: Wendy Carmichael

What you should know before opting to self-manage your home care

What you should know before opting to self-manage your home care

Managing your own Home Care Package means understanding, and sticking to, the legislation on how your funding’s used.

It's time to crack the can of worms that is the national home care system. Source: Getty.

The differences between the CHSP and Home Care Packages explained

The differences between the CHSP and Home Care Packages explained

What they are, how you can apply for and use them and what you'll pay - it's all in here!

The government will use the mid-year budget update to fund extra home care packages. Source: Getty.

PM announces 10K new home care packages in bid to cut ‘cruel’ waitlist

PM announces 10K new home care packages in bid to cut ‘cruel’ waitlist

"As a nation, we can and must do better."

Many Australians want to maintain their independence at home – but as they get older, they may need help from a home care provider like Prestige Inhome Care to do so safely and conveniently.

Recognising the signs your loved one needs in-home support

Recognising the signs your loved one needs in-home support

Don’t wait until a fall happens – keep an eye out for these changes that could indicate your parent or partner needs a helping hand at home.

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