Set out below are all SuperGuide articles that relate to In retirement.
Aged care: Guide to self-managing home care
Most retirees hope to stay in their own home for as long as possible. Government support is available but waiting lists are long for higher level care. For some, self-managing home care can significantly cut costs.
Dividends shaken but not stirred
Corporate Australia is emerging from COVID in good shape and dividends are making a comeback. So what dividend yields are on offer and where do dividends fit into your income strategy?
The cost of residential aged care
The decision to move into aged care is often made at the last moment, when the task of working out where to go and what it will cost can be overwhelming. Our definitive guide will walk you through your options and what they cost.
Age Pension rates (March 2021 to September 2021)
Age Pension rates increase on 20 March 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.
Case studies: How is the Age Pension assessed?
In this article we detail how the Age Pension is assessed, how the income and assets tests work, and illustrate with case studies for a Single and a Couple.
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Case studies: How the Age Pension Work Bonus can boost income
You may be able to earn more income than you think without losing your Age Pension entitlements. We show you how.
Age Pension calculator: How much could you be eligible for?
Our Age Pension calculator gives you an indication of potential Age Pension entitlements. The Age Pension rates are those that apply from 20 March 2021 to 19 September 2021.
Am I eligible for the Age Pension?
A common question from people planning their retirement is if, and when, they will be eligible for the Age Pension.
Age Pension income test limits (March 2021 to July 2021)
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 (March 2021 to July 2021)
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.
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10 common ‘myth-conceptions’ about retirement income
Even the experts acknowledge that our retirement income system is complex, so it’s important to clear up some common misunderstanding.
In retirement case study: Boosting retirement income with downsizer contributions
Lee and Mandy are retired and want to see whether downsizing could increase their retirement income.
What is the Medicare Safety Net?
The Medicare Safety Net is a Department of Human Services benefit that provides a higher subsidy for the cost of out-of-hospital doctor’s visits than the standard Medicare rebate.
Granny flats: How to ensure everyone’s rights are protected
New rules have clarified the tax, Age Pension and other implications of granny flats, but putting a formal agreement in place is vital.
Reverse mortgages: What are they and how do they work?
If your super account is not as big as you would like when you retire, one solution could be to look to your home as a way to generate some extra money – and that doesn’t necessarily mean you need to become an Airbnb host.