Retirement Income Options When Markets Are Volatile
May 5, 2026
Markets have lurched from one direction to another; interest rates have lifted faster than expected, with the possibility of more increases in the months ahead, and there’s no end in sight to the global uncertainty.
Driving your tax savings for 30 June
April 2, 2026
Vehicle-related expenses remain one of the most commonly claimed tax deductions for Aussies, and it’s an area where the Australian Tax Office (ATO) frequently finds errors.
With 30 June not far away, now is a good time to check….
Age Pension increase offers relief as deeming rates rise gradually
April 2, 2026
The Federal Government increased the Age Pension from 20 March 2026, alongside a gradual rise in deeming rates. Advocacy group COTA Australia says the pension boost will offer relief, but warns updated deeming assumptions may not reflect the realities facing all older Australians.
Strategies for an unexpected retirement
September 6, 2025
The best time to start planning for retirement is yesterday. But the second-best time? Today. About two-thirds of Australians retire earlier than they anticipated because of unexpected events such as…
The PODCAST – Retirement Series | Adjusting Your Financial Plan as You Age | Episode 5
May 13, 2025
Welcome to episode 5 of PODCAST, our Retirement Series podcast, which helps you turn your retirement dreams into a reality. Whether you’re preparing to leave the workforce or already enjoying…
The Rich Life Vol 86
October 1, 2024
It’s October and, as Spring delivers a bracing mix of weather events from rain and wind to snow and hail in some parts, we’re looking forward to the longer, warmer…
The Age Pension and your retirement plans
October 1, 2024
Most people intend to retire between ages 65 and 66, according to the latest data and, surprisingly, despite growing superannuation balances, the Age Pension is the main source of income…
Deeming freeze a win for Age Pensioners | Vanguard
June 10, 2024
By Tony Kaye, Senior Personal Finance Writer Why the decision to keep deeming rates on hold may be a window for interest rates. In delivering the second reading of the…
There’s more than one way to boost retirement income
March 2, 2021
After spending their working life building retirement savings, many retirees are often reluctant to eat into their “nest egg” too quickly. This is understandable, given that we are living longer…
The Australian retirement system – good, but room for improvement
December 16, 2019
You could be forgiven for thinking Australia’s superannuation system is a mess. Depending who you talk to, fees are too high, super funds lack transparency and Governments of all political…
September 2019
September 9, 2019
It’s September and spring is in the air. It’s time to shake off the winter cobwebs, get out into the garden or the great outdoors. It’s also a good time…
Pensions to rise as deeming rates fall
September 9, 2019
It’s been a long time coming, but up to 630,000 retirees could soon enjoy a small but welcome increase in their Age Pension payments following a cut in deeming rates…
Beware of pension pressure
February 2, 2017
Changes to the pension assets test that came into force on January 1 have resulted in some retirees losing some, or all, of their pension entitlements.
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