Set out below are all SuperGuide articles that relate to In retirement.
Using the Pension Loans Scheme to fund aged care
Proposed changes to the PLS could help more elderly Australians stay in their own home for longer.
What is a testamentary trust and does my Will need one?
Establishing a testamentary trust through your Will can have significant benefits for your family and beneficiaries, so it’s worth learning more about them.
The financial and health benefits of working into retirement
Staying in the workforce past the traditional retirement age can have many benefits – both financially and in terms of your physical and mental health.
What is the Pension Loans Scheme, and how does it work?
The Pension Loans Scheme can be a great way to boost your retirement income by taking out loan from the government against the equity in your home.
Minimum pension payments for 2020/21 (including calculator)
On 29 May 2021 the federal government announced that the halving of the minimum pension drawdown rates would also be extended for the 2021/22 financial year.
Tips for writing an advanced care directive
Advanced care directives are documents that state your preferences for future medical care, should you lose the capacity to make decisions.
Case study: How does transfer balance cap indexation affect death benefits from your spouse?
How to deal with a partner’s death benefits has just become more complicated. We use a case study to show why.
Estate planning and SMSFs: What it is and why it matters
Your SMSF is an important component in the estate planning process. Check our 9 tips for keeping your fund estate planning ready.
What are annuities, and how can they help in retirement?
Annuities are an easy way to convert your super into a regular income stream in retirement. We explain how they can help manage your income without the worry of investing.
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.
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.