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Seven out of 10 Australians want the age pension increased. Source: Getty

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Majority of Australians want the age pension lifted

A survey conducted by the Australian National University (ANU) has found that the majority of Australians want the current age pension increased to ease fears of poverty.

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Pensioners priced out of affordable housing

Pensioners priced out of affordable housing

The housing crisis in Australia, making rental properties a competitive and expensive market, has left less than one per cent of affordable houses available to pensioners.

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Pensioners amongst hardest hit by rental crisis. Source: Getty

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Older Australians hit hardest by rising cost of living

Older Australians hit hardest by rising cost of living

New data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has revealed older Australians are suffering the most from the rising cost of living.

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Pensioner's are suffering the most from the rising cost of living. Source: Getty

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‘Stop punishing seniors’: Advocates call for a change to age pension rules

‘Stop punishing seniors’: Advocates call for a change to age pension rules

A seniors advocacy group is calling for changes to age pension rules that would allow older Australians to continue working without being subject to financial penalties.

Written byMatthew Hart

Calls are growing for a change to age pension rules. Source: Getty Images.

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Age pension payments set to rise, but is it enough?

Age pension payments set to rise, but is it enough?

The Federal Government announced this week that 5 million Australians will benefit from the largest increase in social security payments in almost a decade as the cost of living skyrockets.

Written byMatthew Hart

Is the pension increase enough to cover the rising cost of living. Source: Getty Images.

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Downsizer contribution: All of your questions, answered

Downsizer contribution: All of your questions, answered

Thinking of downsizing, but don’t know where to begin with your finances or superannuation? We’ve asked Australia’s most trusted finance...

Written byAimee Courtney

Downsizing is never simple, but Noel Whittaker, has all the best tips. Source: Getty

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Age Pension income and assets tests: What you need to know now

Age Pension income and assets tests: What you need to know now

Centrelink’s income and assets tests are now way less complicated than they once were. Tom Ellison outlines the basics.

Money ExpertTom Ellison

For the assets test, the house you live in is really the only thing that isn't taken into account. Source: Getty

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The ‘Beginners guide’ to the Age Pension in Australia

The ‘Beginners guide’ to the Age Pension in Australia

Tom Ellison spells out exactly what you need to know about claiming the Age Pension.

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Last year alone, more than 40,000 claims for Age Pension were rejected. Source: Getty Images.

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Maximise your Age Pension: Top tricks to get you more and the traps you should avoid

Maximise your Age Pension: Top tricks to get you more and the traps you should avoid

Pensioners owe it to themselves to make sure they’re getting their full entitlement. Here’s how to do it.

Money ExpertTom Ellison

It’s important you correct the values of your assets such as, bank accounts, investments, cars, and home contents regularly. The majority of your assets depreciate over time, providing an opportunity to increase your pension. Source: Getty Images

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Retirement boon for older Aussies in mortgage revamp

Retirement boon for older Aussies in mortgage revamp

Senior Australians will be able to unlock the value of their home from January 1 to help fund their retirement under a revamped reverse mortgage scheme to be unveiled in Thursday’s mid-year budget update.

Scott Morrison opens up mortgage loan scheme to help older Aussies fund their own retirements. Source: Getty

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