Mar 25, 2021 | Age Pension, Centrelink, Financial Literacy, Financial Planning, Property, Retirement
If you’re thinking about selling your home and downsizing, consider the pros and cons. Check if selling your home affects your government benefits. Consider the costs and your needs before you downsize Take time to consider your needs. Make sure your new home...
Feb 24, 2021 | Age Pension, Financial Literacy, Financial Planning, Retirement
Take some of the guesswork out of planning for the future. Work out how much super you’ll have when you retire, and if it will be enough to fund the lifestyle you want. It’s never too soon to start planning for a better financial future. Estimate how much...
Apr 16, 2020 | Age Pension, Centrelink, Uncategorised
Retirees have access to a range of concession cards, and some can access more than one card at the same time. These cards offer a variety of concessions to the card holder. Benefits can include medicines being available at a lower cost under the Pharmaceutical...
Aug 10, 2019 | Age Pension, Centrelink, Financial Literacy, Financial Planning, Retirement, Superannuation
Growing older comes with a lot of changes, but that shouldn’t apply to your steady income. Here’s what you need to know to keep your retirement on track. You’ve worked hard for the bulk of your adult life and are looking forward to enjoying the spoils of a...
Jul 25, 2019 | Age Pension, Centrelink, Financial Literacy, Financial Planning, Retirement, Superannuation
Retirement: you’ve made it! And one of the rewards for all your hard work is that you can now access your superannuation. Suddenly a world of opportunities opens up – a Caribbean cruise, major home renovations or maybe helping your kids reduce some of their debt. Of...
May 17, 2019 | Age Pension, Financial Literacy, Financial Planning, Retirement, Superannuation, wills
Simple ways to boost your retirement at any age, even if you’re already retired Chances are your retirement will be a long one. According to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare the current life expectancy is 84.5 years for a man; and for a woman it’s...