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the Age Pension

PremiumHow do I apply for the Age Pension?

How do I apply for the Age Pension?

July 20, 2021

This article is a step-by-step guide to claiming the Age Pension and getting it right the first time so you can avoid any delays or frustration.

PremiumDeeming rates (and calculator) for the Age Pension income test

Deeming rates (and calculator) for the Age Pension income test

July 1, 2021

Under the deeming rules, you are ‘deemed’ to earn a certain annual rate of return on your financial assets, regardless of the rate of return you actually earn.

What is the Age Pension age?

What is the Age Pension age?

July 1, 2021

There are a range of benefits attached to the Age Pension, so there’s a lot riding on when you can access it.

PremiumHow to maximise your Age Pension

How to maximise your Age Pension

September 17, 2020

There are many strategies you can employ to ensure that you’re making the most of your Age Pension, and in this article we’ll showcase some of the best options that may assist you.

Means test treatment of lifetime annuities from 1 July 2019

Means test treatment of lifetime annuities from 1 July 2019

June 5, 2019

From 1 July 2019 changes to the means test treatment of lifetime annuities for the purposes of determining Age Pension entitlements will come into force.

PremiumWhat are the super and Age Pension rules for same-sex couples?

What are the super and Age Pension rules for same-sex couples?

May 13, 2019

It was not that long ago that same-sex couples and families were treated differently to other couples and families for income tax and super law purposes.

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