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How wealthy retirees cost taxpayers more than pensioners
Opinion
Opinion

How wealthy retirees cost taxpayers more than pensioners

In many cases, taxpayers are contributing more to support a self-supporting retiree’s lifestyle than a pensioner’s.

  • by Julia Hartman

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We won the lottery, but lost our pension. Could we have prevented this?
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Opinion

We won the lottery, but lost our pension. Could we have prevented this?

Once you start spending your windfall, you may start to regain some of your lost pension. But consider yourself extremely fortunate and just enjoy the money.

  • by Noel Whittaker
There are four types of modern retirees. Which one are you?

There are four types of modern retirees. Which one are you?

Retirement age and the concept of retirement in Australia is changing dramatically, and there are four distinct approaches emerging.

  • by Bec Wilson
Will my pension be cut if I move in with my sister?

Will my pension be cut if I move in with my sister?

Moving in with a sibling is unlikely to have a bearing on your pension as Centrelink does not consider family members as being in a relationship.

  • by Noel Whittaker
Deeming freeze a plus for pensioners, but rates can’t stagnate forever
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Opinion

Deeming freeze a plus for pensioners, but rates can’t stagnate forever

The freezing of deeming rates has provided some certainty in an environment of rising interest rates. But at some point they will need to rise.

  • by Noel Whittaker
Want to help the housing crisis? Bring back the pensioner savings account
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Opinion

Want to help the housing crisis? Bring back the pensioner savings account

Part of solving the current housing crisis needs to be removing financial barriers for people who want to downsize. Pensioners are a good place to start.

  • by Rachel Lane
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If I use up my super on a lavish holiday, can I still get the pension?

If I use up my super on a lavish holiday, can I still get the pension?

Taking an expensive overseas holiday using your superannuation should have no bearing on your pension eligibility when the time comes.

  • by Noel Whittaker
I’ve paid taxes all my life. Am I entitled to a full pension?

I’ve paid taxes all my life. Am I entitled to a full pension?

Your entitlement to an age pension is determined based on need, not the amount of tax you’ve paid.

  • by Paul Benson
A comfortable retirement? Not on these numbers

A comfortable retirement? Not on these numbers

As a recent retiree, I finally have more free time on my hands. I confess, I use a chunk of that free time wondering how long I can afford to enjoy all that free time.

  • by Paul McShane
My bush property is too big for me to get the pension. What can I do?

My bush property is too big for me to get the pension. What can I do?

While being on acreage can be pleasant, the size of your property can risk stymieing your pension options.

  • by Paul Benson
Why the age pension rules are ‘incredibly biased’ against renters
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Analysis

Why the age pension rules are ‘incredibly biased’ against renters

A new analysis highlights how tough it is for renters in retirement, particularly those who are single.

  • by John Collett