How to transition to retirement
As you get closer to retirement, you’ll start to wind down and want to work less without compromising your lifestyle. That’s where a Transition to Retirement Pension (TRP) could work
September 22, 2021
Age Pension
Understanding home downsizing and super contributions
The Federal Government announced in the May Budget that it is widening the scope of the scheme allowing eligible Australians to sell their home and put extra money into their
June 24, 2021
How much super you need
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
February 24, 2021
Are you eligible for a Centrelink concession card?
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
April 16, 2020
Will I have enough savings to retire on?
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
August 10, 2019
Traps to avoid in retirement – Going too hard too fast
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 –
July 25, 2019
9 steps to a better retirement at any age
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
May 17, 2019
To gift or not to gift? What about your pension?
With Australia’s age pension being subject to an assets and income test, a simple way for part-pensioners to increase their pension payments is to give away some assets. Not surprisingly
October 7, 2018
Changes to the Age Pension Rules – Will You Be Affected?
From 1 January 2017 Government changes to the Age Pension are likely to reduce pensioner entitlements. It’s important that you understand how the changes could affect you. Increase in the
March 9, 2016