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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
Investment
Property market voted most secure, profitable investment amid pandemic
Property market voted most secure, profitable investment amid pandemic
The property market beat out shares, gold, cash and fixed interest investments for the most stable returns.
Written by
Rachael Rosel
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
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Get exclusive insights on your downsizing property options
Get exclusive insights on your downsizing property options
Noel Whittaker, Rachel Lane and Kate Melrose share their wisdom at this Starts at 60 masterclass for over-60s considering an income boost from downsizing.
Written by
Ingenia Lifestyle
Property
Impending boom: Property prices predicted to surge 15pc by 2023
Impending boom: Property prices predicted to surge 15pc by 2023
Westpac's most recent property forecast looks optimistic for the market going forward.
Written by
Rachael Rosel
Property
Beware rental scams: Vulnerable Aussies swindled out of $300K amid pandemic
Beware rental scams: Vulnerable Aussies swindled out of $300K amid pandemic
Scammers are taking advantage of the reduced rates and social distancing rules to rob vulnerable Australians.
Written by
Rachael Rosel
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
Property
How to squeeze the best return from your investment property renovation
How to squeeze the best return from your investment property renovation
Don't let the small but significant changes slip through the cracks when renovating.
Money Expert
Bradley Beer
Property
Renters, now’s the time to negotiate a rent reduction. Here’s why
Renters, now’s the time to negotiate a rent reduction. Here’s why
One in three renters have already moved this year or plan to do so - and landlords in some cities are no doubt nervous.
Written by
Rachael Rosel
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