Set out below are all SuperGuide articles that relate to In retirement.
Commonwealth Seniors Health Card: What it is and how to apply
A government concession card to get cheaper health care can make a big difference to your retirement budget – and it’s not just for those on the Age Pension.
What concession cards are available for seniors and pensioners?
A world of potential concessions and discounts opens up once you hit your 60s, even if you are not eligible for the Age Pension. We explain who gets what.
Can I return to work after I access my super?
Just because you’ve retired and collected your super, doesn’t mean you can’t go back to work if you want to. Here’s what you need to know.
Super strategies after losing your spouse: What are the rules?
Deciding whether to take your partner’s super death benefits as a lump sum, pension or a bit of both requires careful planning; the earlier the better.
How to choose an investment option for your super pension
Selecting the right investment option for your super pension can have a big impact on how much money you have to spend during your retirement years.
Retiree reflections: What surprised me most about retirement
Before retirement, the focus is often on preparing our finances. After retirement, our changing priorities can come as a surprise.
Consider these two risks before you start a super pension
Market volatility and economic uncertainty can wreak havoc with retirement plans, so it’s important to develop strategies to manage the risks.
Age Pension rates (September 2021 to March 2022)
Age Pension rates increase on 20 September 2021. This article also explains how the Age Pension works, and includes the latest Age Pension rates for residents, non-residents, and the transitional Age Pension.
Age Pension calculator (updated September 2021)
Our Age Pension calculator gives you an indication of potential Age Pension entitlements. The Age Pension rates are those that apply from 20 September 2021 to 19 March 2022.
Age Pension income test limits (September 2021 to March 2022)
A common question for those nearing or in retirement is “How much can a pensioner earn before it affects the pension?”.
Age Pension assets test limits (September 2021 to March 2022)
This article details the rules and limits of the Age Pension assets test (how much your savings and other assets are worth), which is one half of the means test (along with the income test) that determines how much Age Pension you could be eligible for.
Are you getting your slice of the Age Pension Work Bonus?
Many pensioners are unaware they can continue working and earning some income on the side without losing pension entitlements, but not everyone is eligible.
Multigenerational SMSFs: Benefits and pitfalls
Now that six-member SMSFs are allowed, the question remains; should family members join forces or go their separate ways?
Who gets your super when you die? A guide to death benefit nominations
There are at least 5 different types of death benefit nomination to choose from if you want to decide who will get your super death benefit.
Reversionary pensions: What they are and how they work
Having your super pension automatically revert to your spouse can be an easy way to ensure your spouse’s financial situation is taken care after your death.
