Age Pension

Although the age pension increase was welcomed by some, is it enough to cover the rising cost of living, and will those on the age pension be any better off following the payment increase?
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Age Pension

‘A drop in the ocean’: Over 60s weigh in on the recent age pension increase

As the cost of living continues to skyrocket, seniors were offered somewhat of a financial lifeline on Monday, September 5 after the Federal Government announced that age pension payments would increase from September 20, in what will be the “largest indexation increase” for pensioners in 12 years.

Written byMatthew Hart

Politics

Age Pension payments set to increase in ‘largest indexation’ in 12 years

Age Pension payments set to increase in ‘largest indexation’ in 12 years

Age pension payments are set to increase from September 20, in a bid to keep up with the rising cost of living in what will be the "largest indexation increase" for pensioners in 12 years.

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Age Pension set to increase from September 20. Source: Getty

Experts

Top tips for budgeting on a pension

Top tips for budgeting on a pension

Budgeting on a pension can be a tricky task; especially for those who have relied on their steady income for years prior.

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Budgeting on a pension can be a tricky task; especially for those who have relied on their steady income for years prior. Source: Getty

Age Pension

What the RBA’s recent interest rate rise means for over 60s

What the RBA’s recent interest rate rise means for over 60s

With the recent interest rate rises and rising inflation impacting the cost of living, Starts at spoke to the experts to determine what the rise means for seniors, where seniors will benefit, where they will be worse off, and what it means for the already rising cost of living.

Written byMatthew Hart

What the RBA’s recent interest rate rise means for over 60s

Age Pension

The Age Pension: Everything over 60s need to know

The Age Pension: Everything over 60s need to know

Starts at 60 have assembled an updated, detailed breakdown of the Age Pension, including the eligibility and how to apply. We've also included information on the Commonwealth Seniors Health Card, an option often missed for those who aren't eligible for the Age Pension.

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Starts at 60 have assembled a detailed breakdown of the Age Pension. Source: Getty

Age Pension

Majority of Australians want the age pension lifted

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

Age Pension

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

Age Pension

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.

Age Pension

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...

Money ExpertNoel Whittaker

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

Age Pension

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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