Pension
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Retirement living
Don’t worry, you’ll have enough in retirement … with one big proviso
Those retiring in coming years – particularly those who own their own home – won’t just be comfortable, they’ll be rolling in it.
- by Ross Gittins
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Our $900,000 share portfolio keeps rising. How do we save our pension?
Changing how your furniture is valued can give you a bit of wriggle room when it comes to calculating your pension.
- by Noel Whittaker
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Putting off applying for the pension? It could cost you $20,000
Australians miss out on $3 billion in pension entitlements every year - and there’s no way to get that money back.
- by Kaye Fallick
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Thinking of gifting the grandkids some money? Check this first
While the intention of gifting is often to help family members, you need to make sure that you don’t rob Peter to pay Paul.
- by Rachel Lane
Over 70? It’s not too late to sort out your finances
Conventional wisdom says to build a nest egg as early as possible, but good financial planning is just as important after retirement.
- by Dominic Powell
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Aged care
How you could save $200,000 on aged care this year
Moving into aged care before January 1 could be an immense financial coup, if you can manage it.
- by Rachel Lane
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Superannuation
Retirement sneaking up? Here are three super boosters
Your 50s and 60s are the perfect time to review, boost and protect your super savings.
- by Emma Koehn
Australia’s retirement system has a big blind spot
Australia has dropped out of the top spot in the Asia Pacific when it comes to how well countries help their retirees manage their savings, and there’s a good reason why.
- by Bec Wilson
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I’m separated from my ill husband. How will this affect our pension?
Just because you live separately to your partner doesn’t mean you’re “single” in the eyes of Centrelink.
- by Noel Whittaker
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Why does my friend get a bigger age pension than I do?
While it may seem like your friend is getting a better deal, in the long run, you’re likely to find yourself better off.
- by Paul Benson
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Ageing
How do you know when you’re ready to retire?
It used to be that knowing when to retire was a relatively simple calculation, but these days its much more complex.
- by Bec Wilson
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