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‘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
Financial planning
‘How much Rent Assistance can I get with a pension and nearly $600K in assets?’
‘How much Rent Assistance can I get with a pension and nearly $600K in assets?’
Bad news for self-funded retirees, as the rules around Rent Assistance are only applicable to those in receipt of a pension or government allowance.
Written by
Rachel Lane
Financial planning
Worried about retiring with a mortgage? There’s a new refinancing option
Worried about retiring with a mortgage? There’s a new refinancing option
If Covid-19 has upset your plans to retire – or your hopes of continuing to work – help with managing your mortgage or boosting your income is closer to home than you think.
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Household Capital
Financial planning
‘We want to buy a home and get ready to retire but have we got the right advice?’
‘We want to buy a home and get ready to retire but have we got the right advice?’
“We feel confused about where to go from here on how to best set ourselves up for retirement.”
Written by
Rachel Lane
Financial planning
‘How can I tell if my financial adviser’s advice on my inheritance is too risky?’
‘How can I tell if my financial adviser’s advice on my inheritance is too risky?’
“I feel more confused and I’m worried about the decisions I’ve made since employing him.”
Written by
Rachel Lane
Financial planning
‘Finding love later in life: How to protect your financial future in a new relationship’
‘Finding love later in life: How to protect your financial future in a new relationship’
You might think something is just a casual relationship - but it could in fact be something more in the eyes of the law.
Money Expert
Courtney Mullen
Everyday money
Time for tough love! Why even ‘rich’ retirees need to start thinking selfishly
Time for tough love! Why even ‘rich’ retirees need to start thinking selfishly
"A grown-up child with a mortgage, school fees, a leased vehicle or two and no salary due to Covid-19, is a sorry story, but one that the child needs to sort out."
Money Expert
Rodney Horin
Financial planning
The 10 things you need to be financially secure by the age of 70
The 10 things you need to be financially secure by the age of 70
The truth is, most older Australians are underfunded when it comes to covering the cost of retirement.
Money Expert
Rodney Horin
Age Pension
Tax, super and pension: What you need to know about retiring overseas
Tax, super and pension: What you need to know about retiring overseas
Know what you're entitled to if you choose to retire abroad.
Written by
Rachael Rosel
Financial planning
Big change needed! Report puts hit to retirement income at $135B
Big change needed! Report puts hit to retirement income at $135B
Income from superannuation, savings, property investments and dividends on shares has been damaged in one fell swoop.
Written by
Rachael Rosel
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