Don’t be afraid of a RAD
by JBS Financial 19 May 2026
When moving into residential aged care, you might find the thought of paying a large lump sum to be confronting, but don’t be afraid of a RAD. The full name of this payment – a Refundable Accommodation Deposit – provides a clue why you should not be afraid. When you move into residential care, you […]
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by JBS Financial 23 Apr 2026
By Jenny Brown – CEO & Founder Not long ago, I was sitting with Mark and Sue (names changed). They’re smart, capable, doing “all the right things”. Good incomes. A plan. No wild spending. Yet Sue looked at me and said, “Jen… why does it feel like we’re running harder but going nowhere?” Have you […]
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by JBS Financial 7:43 am 13 Apr 2026
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by JBS Financial 10:26 am 27 Mar 2026
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by JBS Financial 11:12 am 13 Mar 2026
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by JBS Financial 11:09 am 13 Mar 2026
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