Everyday money

You can access heaps of discounts and offers simply by applying for a free Seniors Card. Source: Getty

Everyday money

How to get the most out of your free Seniors Card in each state

Haven't signed up for the Seniors Card yet? Get cracking! You're missing out on a whole range of offers and discounts.

Everyday money

How to make the most of low draw-down rates on your account based pension

How to make the most of low draw-down rates on your account based pension

It's not every day the government throws retirees a bone! Nick Bruining explains how to make the most of this one.

Money ExpertNick Bruining

Retirees stand to make some extra cash, if they play their cards right. Source: Getty

Retirement Income

Pros and cons of the government’s latest change to SMSFs

Pros and cons of the government’s latest change to SMSFs

Legislation to increase the number of members of a Self Managed Superannuation Fund finally passed through parliament on Thursday, but it's best not to dive in until you've read this.

Money ExpertNick Bruining

Children from a first marriage often miss out when assets are divided. Source: Getty

Everyday money

Here’s what the government’s new super rules mean for you

Here’s what the government’s new super rules mean for you

Money expert Nick Bruining explains how you can benefit from the changes to superannuation contribution rules.

Money ExpertNick Bruining

New super rules are here and they mean big changes for some Aussies. Source: Getty

Everyday money

How to spot and prevent elder financial abuse

How to spot and prevent elder financial abuse

Not all elder abuse is physical - it's often financial. Nick Bruining explains what to look out for and how to protect yourself.

Money ExpertNick Bruining

The laws surrounding elder abuse vary from state to state but, sadly, the abuse is usually discovered after the event. Source: Getty

Age Pension

New Centrelink thresholds released: How your pension will be affected

New Centrelink thresholds released: How your pension will be affected

The annual indexation allows you to accurately work out how much pension you might lose from the full rate, under the means testing system, Nick Bruining explains.

Money ExpertNick Bruining

For couples, the asset test threshold rises by $3,500, to the new level of $405,000. Source: Getty

Everyday money

Where to find cheap petrol in your city

Where to find cheap petrol in your city

Because there are better things to spend your money on!

Written byAnna Wall

The best petrol prices are in, and the little dogs have come out on top. Source: Getty

News

Major eye roll: The money tips that annoy Aussies the most

Major eye roll: The money tips that annoy Aussies the most

A new survey has revealed which advice is best left unspoken, and which tips we find most helpful.

Written byAnna Wall

What financial advice gets your goat? Source: Getty

Age Pension

Hidden homelessness: The older Aussies sleeping in cars

Hidden homelessness: The older Aussies sleeping in cars

It's a shocking reality, but an increasing number of over-60s are facing homelessness in retirement.

Written byAnna Wall

More older Aussies are being forced to sleep rough. Source: Getty

Experts

Over-60s and the budget: The pros and the potential pitfalls to avoid

Over-60s and the budget: The pros and the potential pitfalls to avoid

Find out what the Budget 2021-22 really has to offer older Australians – and where there’s a sting in the tail.

Money ExpertNick Bruining

The treasurer unveiled the budget on Tuesday night. Source: Getty

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