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‘Generous’ Age Pension? Over-65s have PLENTY to say on this
"Assumptions are made based on people who live in a perfect world. Sadly, we don't actually live in a perfect world, hence the need for a good pension system."
Written by
Rachael Rosel
Age Pension
‘If I release $600,000 in home equity, how will it impact my Age Pension?’
‘If I release $600,000 in home equity, how will it impact my Age Pension?’
Making the wrong move here could have the impact of entirely removing this reader’s pension eligibility.
Written by
Rachel Lane
Retirement Income
Pension beliefs busted as long-awaited Retirement Income Review revealed
Pension beliefs busted as long-awaited Retirement Income Review revealed
Three smart Australians were asked by Josh Frydenberg to investigate whether our retirement income system was fit for purpose. Here’s what they found.
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 by
Rachel Lane
Politics
Budget 2020: Pensioners to pocket $500 as govt warns ‘deficits for decade’
Budget 2020: Pensioners to pocket $500 as govt warns ‘deficits for decade’
Here are the key changes that will affect senior Australians outlined by Treasurer Josh Frydenberg in tonight's Federal Budget.
Written by
Jessica Galley
Age Pension
Boost for pensioners promised in October budget: Report
Boost for pensioners promised in October budget: Report
Social Services Minister Anne Ruston says the upcoming October 6 budget will include more money for older Australians.
Written by
Penelope Pelecas
Age Pension
‘If we divorce, can we still get the pension with $900K in cash and a $800K inheritance?’
‘If we divorce, can we still get the pension with $900K in cash and a $800K inheritance?’
Maximising Age Pension entitlement requires careful structuring of your assets, even in less complex situations.
Written by
Rachel Lane
Age Pension
‘Is it feasible to upsize, rather than downsize, to get a bigger pension?’
‘Is it feasible to upsize, rather than downsize, to get a bigger pension?’
Noel Whittaker has an answer for this community member, plus others on equity release and downsizing to pay off rental properties.
Money Expert
Noel Whittaker
Age Pension
‘How can a self-funded retiree access to the side-benefits of the pension?’
‘How can a self-funded retiree access to the side-benefits of the pension?’
“I understand I can’t get an Age Pension but would love to get access to the many other benefits pensioners receive.”
Money Expert
Noel Whittaker
Property
‘Are there pension or estate issues if my parents have a granny flat on my land?’
‘Are there pension or estate issues if my parents have a granny flat on my land?’
Granny flats are an Aussie institution but they come with serious legal, financial and tax implications.
Written by
Rachel Lane
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