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Don’t Miss Out! Age Pension Increases You Need to Know About

The Age Pension in Australia is a lifeline for many, helping older Australians make ends meet in their retirement. But when ...

Centrelink pension payments to rise in September to meet inflation

About five million Australians will receive a boost to their incomes this Saturday, as support payments are lifted to keep up ...

Calls to reform Australia's pension age as labourers consider early retirement due to injury

In Australia, the pension age was lifted from 65 to 67 in 2023.For some manual workers, it's a physical struggle to continue working until 67."For some, 67 is an achievable and even desirable pension ...

From today, you can earn and own more and still qualify for a pension in retirement

The limits on the value of assets you can own and the amount you can earn in retirement, while still qualifying for the pension, rise today.

Here is the average Australian superannuation balance at age 67

Age 67 is a financial milestone because many Australians need both their superannuation savings and the age pension to fund their retirement.

Should I pay off my mortgage? Your pension questions answered

Navigating the pension system isn’t easy - here’s a beginner’s guide to eligibility and assets as you approach retirement age ...