pension

With wages stagnant and the cost of living on the rise, it's important to save where you can. There are numerous energy rebates on offer around the country - you just need to meet the required criteria that involves particular government concession ... More

Seven in 10 Aussies are using their time on the clock at work to sort out their personal finances. The Gallagher Financial confidence report lists unexpected costs (64%), inadequate savings (62%) and rising living expenses (57%) as the major causes ... More

If all you know about super is that a chunk of your salary disappears each month leaving nothing but a line on a payslip, it's time for a crash course. Here are the superannuation terms you don't really understand and have been too embarrassed ... More

Q. My sister and I are about to inherit around US$250,000 each from an aunt. We are both on the aged pension. What is the best way to have these funds sent to us, and how will it affect our pensions? - Linda Wow, that is a nice bonus at this stage in ... More

Your spending habits in the first five years of retirement will be crucial when it comes to protecting that all important nest egg, new research shows. National Seniors Australia, in partnership with Challenger, found more than half of Australian retirees ... More

I am in the process of divorcing my wife and have moved to Thailand while my wife plans to remain in Australia. At age 70, optimising pension payments is critical for me. We have about $400,000 each in superannuation and the sale of our house should ... More

One of my grandmothers was a self-funded retiree in a capital city who took an active interest in her investments. The other lived in a small country town and survived fortnight-to-fortnight on the age pension. Let's call them Rich Nan and Poor ... More

Older Australians are hanging up their boots later in life, forced to remain in the workforce well into their 70s. The participation rate for people aged 65-74 has doubled since the turn of the century, with a spike over the past two years, Deloitte ... More

If you are feeling wealthier when you look at your rising superannuation balance, watch out you don't increase your spending and take on more debt. A new report believes there is a correlation between pre-retirees feeling more financially secure ... More

Q. Hi Paul, I'm 48 and I have $100,000 in superannuation. I don't own a house; I have no assets and am wondering if it is too late to have a comfortable retirement? I work full time, and other than adding to my super what else can I do? - Bernie ... More