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The aged care inquiry will wrap up this week. Source: Getty (stock image)

Politics

Shocking sexual assault figures as aged care royal commission wraps up

It has been revealed that at least one in five people receiving residential aged care have received substandard care.

Written byJessica Galley

Retirement Income

Weighing up an SMSF? Look at an Industry SuperFund before you leap

Weighing up an SMSF? Look at an Industry SuperFund before you leap

There’s a certain level of retirement savings above which an SMSF can make sense – but do you have enough?

Sponsored byIndustry SuperFunds

A French bulldog, or indeed any pet, requires a serious commitment of time and money – just like funding and managing a self-managed super fund.

Age Pension

‘I’m worried that releasing $200K in home equity will impact my pension?’

‘I’m worried that releasing $200K in home equity will impact my pension?’

There are clever solutions that could allow this reader to downsize AND keep as much of her pension as possible.

Written byRachel Lane

As this reader's assets increase, her pension may consequently be reduced. Source: Getty.

Money

Age often to blame when Baby Boomers are rejected for a credit card

Age often to blame when Baby Boomers are rejected for a credit card

Almost half of all Baby Boomers who have been rejected for a credit card loan say their age was to blame.

Written byRachael Rosel

A large percentage of Aussies are scared to apply for a credit card. Source: Getty.

Retirement Income

Understanding your options: ‘Balanced’ isn’t the only super investment choice

Understanding your options: ‘Balanced’ isn’t the only super investment choice

Does your superannuation pass the ‘sleep test’?

Sponsored byIndustry SuperFunds

There’s an array of superannuation investment options to choose from, including local and international stocks. And you don’t have to choose just one!

Everyday money

Older, NOT out! The biggest myths about older Aussies busted

Older, NOT out! The biggest myths about older Aussies busted

If you still feel like you've got plenty to offer, the stats back you up.

Money ExpertMichael Spiegel

It's time to pull back the curtain on what it's really like being an older Australian. Source: Getty.

Money

‘Why social norms shouldn’t dictate what you do in retirement’

‘Why social norms shouldn’t dictate what you do in retirement’

We all like to think of ourselves as interesting and unique individuals, yet tend to follow a similar path. What matters is whether that's the path you actually want to be on.

Money ExpertJon Glass

You can find your own path that suits your wants and needs in retirement. Source: Getty.

Everyday money

Prioritising the planet and the patron: The world of clean, customer owned banks

Prioritising the planet and the patron: The world of clean, customer owned banks

With more and more banks popping up every year, the banking industry is rife with competition.

Written byRachael Rosel

New banks have started to make it their mission to help both the customer and the environment. Source: Getty.

Financial planning

‘How much Rent Assistance can I get with a pension and nearly $600K in assets?’

‘How much Rent Assistance can I get with a pension and nearly $600K in assets?’

Bad news for self-funded retirees, as the rules around Rent Assistance are only applicable to those in receipt of a pension or government allowance.

Written byRachel Lane

Adding together all the building blocks of your finances will help to understand how much rent assistance you're eligible for. Source: Getty.

Money

Family law 101: Grandparents’ ‘rights’ in family breakdown situations

Family law 101: Grandparents’ ‘rights’ in family breakdown situations

It's not well known that Australian law doesn't actually automatically permit grandparents access to their grandchildren.

Money ExpertCourtney Mullen

Being a grandparent in the eyes of the law can be tricky. Source: Getty.