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Festive spending fallout: Why millions of Australians are starting 2025 in debt

The cost of funding a comfortable retirement has dropped, leaving older Australians with more money in their pockets ahead of the festive season. Source: Getty Images.

Early Christmas present for older Australians as cost of a comfortable retirement drops

Early Christmas present for older Australians as cost of a comfortable retirement drops

As Christmas fast approaches, retirees have received some welcome news: the cost of funding a comfortable retirement has fallen in the September quarter, leaving more money in the pockets of older Australians.

Services Australia announced on 4th of November that they reduced the processing times for the Age Pension application by over a month, from 84 days at the beginning of the year to currently 49 days. Image source: Getty Images.

Cut in age pension wait times welcome but system is too confusing, says advocates

Cut in age pension wait times welcome but system is too confusing, says advocates

The reduction in Age Pension processing times by Services Australia marks a "significant improvement" in service delivery for older Australians, but more can be done according to advocates for older Australians.

"This research shows us the days of working to customary retirement age and then putting your feet up are long gone." Source: Getty Images.

Older Australians want to work past retirement age but superannuation rules need to change, advocates claims

Older Australians want to work past retirement age but superannuation rules need to change, advocates claims

For many people, reaching your golden years means retirement and leisure but new research shows many older Australians want to keep working and advocates say rules around superannuation need to "move with the times".

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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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Psychological tricks behind supermarket discounts

Psychological tricks behind supermarket discounts

Coles and Woolworths are being taken to court. But what do they stand accused of, and how do these alleged practices work?

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Retirement Income

The ‘concerning’ oversight that could cost you dearly in retirement

The ‘concerning’ oversight that could cost you dearly in retirement

When it comes to ensuring you are set for retirement, preparation is key. However, alarming new research has found that only 51 per cent of adult Australians, including around 60 per cent of those aged 65 and over, have sought guidance from any expert source on retirement planning.

The easy “round up” app that can help you earn more in retirement

The easy “round up” app that can help you earn more in retirement

The easy “round up” app that can help you earn more in retirement

From rounding up a few cents from that cup of coffee to arranging small, recurring micropayments, there are plenty of ways you can invest in your future (or your family's) without even thinking about it.

How will recent market turmoil impact Boomer finances? | Q&A with Nick Bruining

Money Questions

How will recent market turmoil impact Boomer finances? | Q&A with Nick Bruining

How will recent market turmoil impact Boomer finances? | Q&A with Nick Bruining

The past two weeks have seen the most dramatic rollercoaster ride in global markets since the pandemic. What does this mean for Aussie retirees?

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Not many believe they’ll win big. But what happens when they do?

Not many believe they’ll win big. But what happens when they do?

From tradies to retirees, these winners found themselves living the Great Australian Dream unexpectedly…

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