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Age pension increase slammed as inadequate for struggling pensioners

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Age pension boost: More Australians to qualify for payments from 20th March 2025

Age pension boost: More Australians to qualify for payments from 20th March 2025

Australia’s slowing increase in the cost of living has flowed through to a modest increase in Centrelink benefits to apply from March 20. The increase will also see thousands of wealthy Starts at 60 readers, qualify for a part-pension for the first time.

The news will no doubt be welcomed by those on the age pension after a recent report found that more retirees are experiencing financial stress. Source: Getty Images.

Financial relief for age pensioners as living costs fall for the first time in years

Financial relief for age pensioners as living costs fall for the first time in years

In good news for older Australians, living costs for age pensioner and beneficiary households dropped for the first time since 2020.

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‘Urgent action’ needed as age pension fails to cover basic living costs

‘Urgent action’ needed as age pension fails to cover basic living costs

The age pension is the most common form of income support for older Australians, helping to cover daily expenses. However, with the ongoing cost-of-living crisis, more retirees are finding that the age pension is no longer enough to meet even basic needs.

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How to make appointments with Centrelink instead of waiting on the phone

How to make appointments with Centrelink instead of waiting on the phone

New Centrelink appointment system introduced by Services Australia to streamline processing times and reduce phone wait times.

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Big changes coming to Commonwealth Seniors Health Card on September 20

Big changes coming to Commonwealth Seniors Health Card on September 20

Higher income limits and lower prescription costs are coming — learn how these changes could apply to you.

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Upcoming Centrelink pension increases may benefit more seniors than expected

Upcoming Centrelink pension increases may benefit more seniors than expected

Increased payments for singles and couples could potentially qualify thousands more seniors for the age pension and essential concessions.

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Boost for older Australians with Age Pension payments set to rise

Boost for older Australians with Age Pension payments set to rise

Older Australians will see an increase in their income support payments starting September 20, 2024, thanks to the latest round of indexation.

How can I secure my superannuation and estate before major surgery?

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How can I secure my superannuation and estate before major surgery?

How can I secure my superannuation and estate before major surgery?

Learn how to secure your superannuation and manage your estate with essential documents like Enduring Power of Attorney, Enduring Power of Guardianship, and an Advanced Health Directive before undergoing major surgery.

If you’ve either checked your eligibility before and just missed out, or if you’ve lost your entitlement because your income or assets tipped you over the cut off limits, it may be worthwhile rechecking your eligibility. Source: Getty Images.

Why you need to recheck your eligibility for the age pension

Why you need to recheck your eligibility for the age pension

From 1 July 2024, the income and assets test limits which are used to determine eligibility for age pension are increasing, therefore it may be worthwhile rechecking your eligibility.

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