Retirement living
Opinion
Opinion
The retiree concessions you didn’t know existed
National Seniors Australia has developed a new online concessions calculator to help retirees to wade through the eligibility minefield.
- by Noel Whittaker
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Analysis
Superannuation
Super funds to offer more help when you retire
The federal government wants super funds to do more to ensure their members do not to outlive their savings, while still enjoying a good standard of living in retirement.
- by John Collett
‘Certainty’: Superannuation relief for retirees extended ahead of election
The government will extend a temporary measure that has allowed retirees to withdraw half the normal minimum amount from their superannuation funds.
- by Rachel Clun
How to avoid being a middle-aged grump
Everyone knows that sensible people invest in a pension, but one expert argues what we really need is an emotional investment plan.
- by Christina Hopkinson
Opinion
Opinion
Qualifying for a CSHC might be easier than you think
It is worth taking the time to understand concession card eligibility requirements. Failure to do so could mean you are not taking advantage of discounts that might be rightfully yours.
- by Noel Whittaker
Retirees face biggest cost of living hike in 11 years
Annual inflation for “non-discretionary” items that retirees must buy is running at more than twice the rate of optional expenditure, such as leisure activities and alcohol.
- by John Collett
Analysis
Pension
Action needed to financially encourage more pensioners to work
Australia is facing a critical shortage of workers. One solution would be to financially encourage more age pensioners to return to the workforce to pick up the slack.
- by Noel Whittaker
Opinion
Aged care
Retirement village exit fees can have sting in the tail
It is important to realise that while exit fees make the amount you pay upfront for a retirement village cheaper, that does not necessarily mean it is more affordable.
- by Rachel Lane
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Workplace
‘No point quitting’: How the pandemic is delaying retirement
When will I retire? The coronavirus crisis has convinced some older workers to hang on to their jobs longer.
- by Matt Wade
Opinion
Superannuation
What happens when your super fund comes under new management
Many superannuation fund mergers have been completed over the past few years, with plenty more in the pipeline, but what do mergers mean for members?
- by John Collett
Analysis
Analysis
Retirees flock to reverse mortgages to tap equity in their homes
For those looking to give up some of the equity in their home to top-up their retirement income, the government-backed Pension Loans Scheme could be the answer.
- by John Collett