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 successful. There are quite a few hurdles to overcome if you are planning, or in the midst of, an application.
your home is exempt from a means test, but this doesn’t necessarily mean it has no effect on your final entitlements. It does. Here’s a brief summary of the way the rules work and the things you need to know to stay on top of your eligibility.
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.