Age Pension

The increase in the age pension is expected to alleviate financial strain for retired individuals, however many felt it wasn't enough. Source: Getty Images.

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 byMatthew 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 byMatthew Hart

It's important to be mindful of the limits and ensure that any gifts you make are within the allowable amounts. Source: Getty Images.

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 byMatthew Hart

Age pensioners are set to receive an increase to their pension payments.
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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 byMatthew Hart

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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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 byElissa Napier

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

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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 byElissa Napier

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.

Written byElissa Napier

Pensioners amongst hardest hit by rental crisis. Source: Getty

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 byElissa Napier

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

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