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I am looking at downsizing into a retirement village. I am 70 and on a full Age pension. What am I able to do with the residual of money to keep my pension?
Rachel Lane
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Financial planning
Take control of your retirement finances: The free ATO resource you didn’t know about
Take control of your retirement finances: The free ATO resource you didn’t know about
Find precise details on contributions, balances and importantly, how close you are to the various annual thresholds using this tool.
Considering a Retirement Village
The retirement village fee comparison tool you didn’t know existed
The retirement village fee comparison tool you didn’t know existed
This comparison tool uncovers all the fees involved with moving to a retirement village, helping you make the best decision for you.
Age Pension
From new rates to increased eligibility: Upcoming changes to the Age Pension you need to know
From new rates to increased eligibility: Upcoming changes to the Age Pension you need to know
Money expert explains how some seniors might qualify for a part-pension for the first time while others are likely to see a big lift in their fortnightly pensions.
Financial planning
Do you have enough money to retire?
Do you have enough money to retire?
Wealth and aged care specialist, Rodney Horin, talks about six critical questions to ask yourself when considering retirement ask themselves.
Everyday money
Improve your money skills with these 7 tips
Improve your money skills with these 7 tips
A lack of financial literacy (aka money skills) can be embarrassing but it can also be disastrous when decisions about wealth are concerned.
Experts
Budgeting tips to get the most out of your pension
Budgeting tips to get the most out of your pension
When it comes to pension planning, there are a number of tips, tricks, concessions and cost-cuts that could help you to create the retirement of your dreams.
Investment
Is property the ‘go-to investment vehicle’ for retirees to generate wealth?
Is property the ‘go-to investment vehicle’ for retirees to generate wealth?
When it comes to property investment, there are both enticing benefits and important downsides you must consider.
Experts
The costly mistake SMSF trustees are making and how to avoid it
The costly mistake SMSF trustees are making and how to avoid it
This expert emphasises the need to hold insurance policies "on behalf of" a SMSF to avoid tax implications and stress during insurance claims.
Retirement Income
Exploring shares and stocks as a sound investment option for retirees
Exploring shares and stocks as a sound investment option for retirees
Starts at 60 conducts an in-depth analysis of key factors to help you determine if shares and stocks are the right investment option for you.
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