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I've heard there will be changes to the parental income test from July 1? What will this mean and what do I need to know about the changes? More

I'm currently receiving an age pension but would like to earn extra cash by tutoring - will this count under the work bonus? More

Do you know Centrelink's rules around granny flats and how it will affect your pension? Centrelink wants to make sure that you're not depriving yourself of assets. More

What you need to know about deeming if you receive a Centrelink payment. More

If someone in your family has a severe disability, you want to know they will be provided for when you are no longer able to care for them. More

The rate at which Centrelink assumes you are earning interest on investments has dropped, so look for a better return without affecting your pension. More

Giving kids a significant lump sum to help them in life may give you a warm fuzzy feeling, but it's unlikely to boost your pension and you may end up worse off. More

Twice a year the federal government's Department of Human Services reviews customers with account-based income streams. More

Carer Allowance is a supplementary payment to help with caring for someone who has a disability or medical condition or who is frail aged. More