Increase in Age Pension age to 70: Is this a good idea? On 1 July, the Age Pension eligibility age will increase to 67, the final incremental increase in a process that started in 2017 when the eligibility age was 65. . Unlike the situation in France, where...
Which concession card is best for Ken? Last week we had a call from Ken who was very confused about his health card entitlement. Which prompted us to share the following comparison of concession cards so you know which one best suits your age and stage. Ken...
We frequently write about simple steps that you can make to improve your Age Pension entitlements. This can include: Revaluing their personal assets. Hint: Garage sale value, not what you would pay for them new. Organising household assets so a greater...
On 1 July the income and assets thresholds for Age Pensions will change. This is a timely reminder for people who have previously been ineligible that it’s worth taking another look. We’ll let you know as soon as Centrelink announces the new amounts....
What went wrong? Five reasons Age Pension applications can fail Being entitled to an Age Pension doesn’t mean you’ll automatically receive your fortnightly payments from Day One of your retirement. Being entitled doesn’t even mean your application will be...
Your home and the Age Pension rules: Frequently Asked Questions A couple of weeks ago Jock asked our team the reason why he needed to prove ownership of his home for 20-plus years, in order to qualify for an Age Pension. Our Customer Services Team leader,...
Budget 2023 - what’s in it for older Australians? Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers has handed down the May 2023 Federal Budget. There weren’t a lot of surprises but there are a few nice bonuses for older Australians. Before we start, it's important...
Bumper end of financial year update: What you need to know and do before 30 June With just six weeks to go to the end of the financial year, it’s a great time to review the things you can do to ensure you are using tax, super and Age Pension rules to your...
Knowing which changes will occur on July 1 2023 is mandatory for those both in retirement or planning to be in the near future. Changes are coming to eligibility age for the Age Pension, income and asset thresholds for those on a full Age Pension and some...