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Age Pension
‘Too little, too late’: Seniors weigh in on the recent age pension increase
The increase in the age pension is expected to alleviate financial strain for retired individuals, however many felt it wasn't enough.
Written by
Matthew Hart
Age Pension
Gifting and the age Pension: What you need to know
Gifting and the age Pension: What you need to know
For those on the age pension, it's important to be aware of the gifting rules and how they may impact your pension entitlements.
Written by
Matthew Hart
Age Pension
Age pensioners who are ‘doing it tough’ to receive cash boost
Age pensioners who are ‘doing it tough’ to receive cash boost
The Government's announcement to increase age pension payments will offer some relief for millions of struggling pensioners facing rising living costs.
Written by
Matthew Hart
Age Pension
‘A drop in the ocean’: Over 60s weigh in on the recent age pension increase
‘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 by
Matthew 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.
Written by
Elissa Napier
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.
Joanne Edwards
Joanne Edwards
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 by
Matthew Hart
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.
Written by
Elissa Napier
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.
Written by
Elissa Napier
Age Pension
The Age Pension: Everything over 60s need to know
The Age Pension: Everything over 60s need to know
Here's our updated guide to the Age Pension, detailing eligibility, application, and an alternative option for those who don't qualify for the pension.
Written by
Elissa Napier
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‘Inflation and the cost of living: It’s all relative to me’
by
Brian Lee
Bloggers
‘The Age Pension is not your reward for working hard’
by
Marnie Rogers
Bloggers
‘It was like winning the lottery when I received the Age Pension’
by
Karen Jones