by James Coyle | May 13, 2022 | Planning for Retirement
As we head into the final week of the Federal Election campaign, many voters by now will be totally ‘over’ the promises, the rhetoric and the shouty debates. Yet many older Australians are also keenly interested in understanding the policy detail that affects them the...
by James Coyle | May 12, 2022 | Centrelink Age Pension, Retirement Income
… and mortgage in retirement Boosting your retirement income is the main aim for most retirees. In this, the second part of our 5-part series on the retirement income pillars, we detail the many ways your family home can offer both security and increased income...
by James Coyle | May 5, 2022 | Centrelink Age Pension, Uncategorized
Five things you may not know Last week we introduced you to the concept of the five pillars in retirement; the major sources of support that ensure income and financial wellbeing post-work. These are: The Age Pension superannuation the primary residence savings and...
by James Coyle | May 5, 2022 | Centrelink Age Pension, Retirement Income
A promise to freeze deeming rates gives two years of income certainty The increase in interest rates is a mixed blessing for retirees. Higher rates are a negative for those still paying down a mortgage. They are a positive, however, if you are depending upon interest...
by James Coyle | May 5, 2022 | Commonwealth Seniors Health Card, Planning for Retirement
Big win for 50,000 retirees In a surprise announcement last week, Prime Minister Scott Morrison shared an expansion of the Commonwealth Seniors Health Card (CSHC) for 50,000 self-funded retirees over the next four years. This will be done by increasing eligibility for...
