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Beautiful Retirement
I retired from work, when should I apply for Age Pension
Today I will try to answer that very question: when should you apply for Age Pension if you completed your work in the middle of the year and your income is above the limit for the Income Test?
Retirement – what are your concerns?
I believe the main issue is that decisions are taken at the top, with nobody ever being bothered to ask people concerned – that means you, those how are preparing for this retirement or already living it.
Big Pension increase but is that enough
Currently pension payments are indexed twice a year. That includes Age Pension, Service Pension, Disability Support Pension and Carer Payment.
How much can my partner earn before I lose my Age Pension?
Today I will give you few examples how a slight change in earned income or value of assets, can make a big impact on your Age Pension eligibility.
Keep or sell investment property in retirement
If you have an investment property and you are getting ready for retirement, you really have to get an outside opinion to confirm if the property is worth keeping in retirement,
How Centrelink assesses assets for Age Pension?
Which assets are subject to deeming and which are not? And if some assets are not deemed, how are they assessed? I understand it can be confusing, so let’s go over this information
Impact of inheritance on Age Pension
For many, inheritance is blessing and unexpected improvement of lifestyle and value of the estate, but sometimes it can impact your Age Pension entitlement
Financial Planning advice and support is no place for racism and abuse
Financial Planning advice and support is no place for racism and abuseToday you will see a different side of me, but I don't think I have ever been treated...
Good debt and bad debt for your retirement and Age Pension
From the point of view of retirement, reliable income, and Age Pension there are really 3 types of debts that we need to discuss.
Gifting to improve your Age Pension
Did you know that by assisting financially your family members you can not only help your younger family members or friends, but you can improve your Age Pension at the same time. It is called gifting.
Real value of your Age Pension
What is the real value of Age Pension in Australia? Age Pension in Australia is different than in most other countries. Our system is means tested unlike in other countries