Seniors in receipt of a means-tested Centrelink benefit could be in a position to boost their pensions on the back of the recent market turmoil. All it takes is one quick update. Here’s how to do it ...
Nick Bruining
Q+A: A part-pension can be a big help in meeting everyday costs. But when you inherit a massive lump sum, will you keep it? A quirk of the Centrelink system means you can ... and move into much fancier digs.
The quarterly age pension adjustments have been announced and, thanks to inflation, all pensioners will get an income boost.
Noel Whittaker
We all worry if we’ll be able to afford a comfortable retirement. The latest figures show prices easing for retirees, and have put a figure on how much you’ll need a year to live well after you give up work.
Daniel Newell
Here’s the new numbers you need to know to qualify for a part pension. Remember, even if you only just scrape in a single is still guaranteed at least $59.10 a fortnight. For couples it’s even better.
Q+A: Selling the family home to downsize into small digs can deliver a mega profit. But what does all that extra cash do to your pension benefits. Can you minimise the amount you may lose? Yes, you can!
An eligible couple could collect almost $47,000 a year for life, freeing up their Australian superannuation savings for fun stuff instead of generating a retirement income. Here’s how to get money for jam!
Over the ages, there have been broadly three reasons why people have retired. But where did the idea of retirement come from? And how was it handled in ancient times? It’s a fascinating history lesson!
Anthony Asher
Lucky enough to get an overseas pension? Good for you. Think you can just hide it away in an overseas bank account and use it to fund holidays while abroad? Centrelink will tell you, that’s a really dumb idea.
Q+A: With the cost of rent so high, some retirees are pooling resources and moving in together to share the burden. But there’s a danger Centrelink can — and will — treat you as a couple and cut your pensions.
Q+A: Bombarded by quirky and colourful ads, it’s easy to think the grass is greener on the other side of the super fence. But before you switch, here’s the proper way to put a fund’s performance to the test.
West Australians using the myGov service have been warned to remain alert following a sharp rise in identity theft, with the data pinched being used to redirect pension payments to scammers’ accounts.
Jeff Pollard is no fool when it comes to online safety. But his ordeal proves even the security-savvy can get caught out. Here’s how the scammers did it and why you need to remain vigilant.
Q+A: What does third-party insurance you get through car registration actually get you? Many are unsure, or think they’re covered for some events that could cost them dearly if they don’t have extra protection.
Q+A: How did someone with an income of $56,000 cope with an extra $3900 tax bill that is supposed to be just for uber-earners? This super-silly mistake could have been easily avoided. Here’s how ...
Part-pensioners with account-based pension funds might want to use the silly season to spread the wealth and share some of their recent gains ... and boost their pension.
Q+A: What happens if one half of a couple is eligible for an age pension but the other is still working? It’s not good news for the retiree, but there might be a way to ease the financial pain. Here’s how . . .
Q+A: There’s nothing better than enjoying your retirement with the odd getaway. But if you’re receiving an age pension, do you need to tell Centrelink every time you make a withdrawal to fund an adventure?
Pensioners with large homes full of empty bedrooms may be able to top up their pension payments with tax-free income, while at the same time making new friends from overseas.
Q+A: It’s tough to watch your kids go through hard times, and you might even suggest they move back home for support. But if they offer to pay you rent, will it affect your Centrelink age pension?
Soaring house prices are a pain for first-time buyers but great news for retirees hoping to stay put. Here’s how they can leave their super savings to grow while living off the equity locked in the family home.
Wayne Leggett
Q+A: Got a cash pile sitting in a term deposit? As we edge closer to a fall in returns as the RBA starts to cut interest rates, could that money be working harder for you in your super fund?
Q+A: Brokers can make big promises about what you’ll get for handing over your money. But what happens if the investment goes sideways? Here’s how to see if you’re entitled to compensation and how to get it.
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