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| | | Living costs have risen for all Australian household types in the June quarter, according to data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). ABS head of prices statistics Michelle Marquardt said increases in living costs in the June quarter ranged ... |
| | | | Encouraging more Australians to access equity in their homes, combined with changes to stamp duty and the Age Pension, could give asset-rich, income-poor retirees a valuable income boost and help free up more housing for young families, according to ... |
| | | | ... disproportionately benefit the wealthy. In fact, it suggested that the concessions are forecast to overtake the cost of the Age Pension in 2045-46. "While super tax concessions are designed to help all Australian workers saving for retirement, the distribution ... |
| | | | ... savings, Ashenden said it's important to assess whether retirees are entitled to any government support, such as the Age Pension or concession cards that give access to more affordable healthcare and medicines. Government initiatives such as the Commonwealth ... |
| | | | ... reforms can better support super funds like HESTA to provide more holistic financial advice, which considers a couple's Age Pension eligibility and financial position, including assets held outside of super," Blakey said. "Our members often need advice ... |
| | | | ... These included providing financial tools and education to help with retirement decisions, guidance navigating the age pension and aged care options, assistance optimising drawdown rates, providing lifetime income products that give members the confidence ... |
| | | | ... year difference a decade ago, and a two-year difference around 10 years before that." The study also found that the Age Pension is still the main source of personal income at retirement for 43% of retirees, followed by superannuation, an annuity, or ... |
| | | | Support will be boosted for Australians facing acute and urgent financial pressures with $138 million to meet sustained high demand for crisis support including emergency relief, food relief and financial support services. Treasurer Jim Chalmers announced ... |
| | | | ... those first home buyers start to retire with far less super and are forced to rely more heavily on the taxpayer-funded age pension. To meet the rising costs, future governments may have to increase taxes or cut services to offset the extra fiscal pressure ... |
| | | | ... pay more for a house, with a bigger mortgage, have less super at retirement, and pay more in taxes to fund a bloated age pension," Shubert said. "We urge a sensible rethink on any policy ideas that would undermine super." The SMC said that the current ... |
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