pension
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The Pension Loans Scheme was extended but is it worth it?
The government's message with the Pension Loan Scheme is clear: consume more of your assets (including your house) in retirement and leave less for the kids.
Baby boomers and pensioners the winners in Federal Budget
The coalition has used its generous baby boomer and pensioner package within the Federal Budget to hit back at what it regards as Labor policies designed to "attack retirees".
How to best maximise your income in retirement
Age matters when it comes to super. By the time you hit 60, you need to start thinking about strategies to maximise income in retirement.
Ask Paul: We’re worth $1.5 million – how can we claim the pension?
Jimmy and his wife are worth more than $1.5 million. They ask Paul Clitheroe how they can offload assets in order to get the $1,348.40/fortnight aged pension.
Will the age pension still be around when you retire?
The government assures us that the age pension will always be around, but it's becoming harder and harder to qualify.
NDIS set to transform access to disability funding
Anthony O'Brien explains what funding is available through the NDIS and how to access it.
Why you only need $275k in super to retire
Many Australians have been told they will need more than $1 million in super to retire, but we've found the sweet spot which means you only need $275,000.
Why Australians urgently need better super products
With the focus on accumulating super, what actually happens in retirement is an afterthought. So are account-based pensions really suitable for everyone?
Retirees torn between a comfortable lifestyle and preserving their nest egg
Low interest rates are hurting retirees trying to make their nest egg go the distance, and it raises the question, "What happens when the money runs out?"
Are you better off with pension or super?
Are super benchmarks a pipe-dream for low-income earners or are they essential for helping Aussies prepare for retirement?
