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Age Pension calculator (September 2026 update)
Our Age Pension calculator gives you an estimate of your potential Age Pension entitlements based on your situation, assets and income.
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Age Pension assets test rules (from September 2026)
Age Pension assets test limits change three times a year, but your family home is never counted. Check the latest limits and what else is included.
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Age Pension income test rules (from September 2026)
A common question for those nearing or in retirement is “How much can a pensioner earn before it affects the pension?”.
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Deeming rates and calculator for the Age Pension income test
Current deeming rates and thresholds for the Age Pension income test. See exactly how your assets are assessed.
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Case study: Retirement income trade-offs in later retirement
This retiree case study follows Jackie and Charles as they explore ways to increase their retirement income while preserving a long-held family asset. It compares different strategies involving downsizing, superannuation, gifting and the Age Pension – highlighting the trade-offs retirees face later in life.
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Pension fund performance: Monthly returns to September 2026
Pension funds gave back ground in September, with the median Growth fund down 0.4%.
Upcoming webinar
Division 296: The new tax on your super savings is now law!
Wednesday 1 April 2026 at 11:00 am AEST
The Australian Government recently passed new legislation to levy additional tax on Superannuation retirement savings starting July 1, 2026.
During this webinar, we will break down how Division 296 works, who is affected now and who may be caught in the future.
We will also highlight the practical steps you can take to navigate the changes and what immediate action you may need to take to get the best outcome.
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
Watch our previous webinar, SuperGuide members Q&A: March 2026.
Q&A of the month
Q: I am the nominated beneficiary of my deceased husband’s superannuation fund. What options are available on how I receive this superannuation amount as the nominated beneficiary?
Do I automatically receive the funds to my nominated bank account?
Do I have the option of transferring the inherited super funds to my own superannuation fund and if so, what limits apply? I have a pension fund set up when the limit was $1.6m with deposited funds of $1.2m.
Are there any issues I should be aware of?
See Garth’s video answer here.
Tip of the month
Having super savings in the accumulation phase means paying tax on your investment returns. If you’re eligible to transfer into a pension, you’re probably leaving money on the table. Find out more about starting a pension as soon as you can and topping up an existing pension.
