What happens to my Age Pension if I sell my home?
Now updated with part 2 (if you are moving to a lifestyle village) and part 3 (if you are not purchasing a new home straight away).
Age Pension Work Bonus: How it works and case studies
Recent changes mean Age Pensioners can work and earn additional income to ease cost of living pressures without impacting their pension.
The Age Pension when living apart: What you need to know
When pensioner couples are forced to live apart due to illness, they become eligible for a higher rate of Age Pension, as we explain.
Help! I think I’m being paid too much pension
With Robodebt fresh in people’s minds, it’s understandable that many pensioners feel uneasy if they suspect Centrelink is overpaying them. Here’s how to avoid an unexpected debt.
Centrelink’s Payment and Service Finder: How it works
If you’ve been digging around online to see if you’re eligible for the Age Pension and other payments without much luck, there’s a tool that can help.
Commonwealth Seniors Health Card Q&As: Eligibility and completing forms
Karen Hunt from My Pension Manager answers reader questions about eligibility for the Commonwealth Seniors Health Card, and tips on completing forms.
How separation and divorce affect the Age Pension
If you are retired and contemplating ending your marriage, it’s important to plan ahead the maximise your post-divorce Age Pension entitlements and other income.
How to apply for the Home Equity Access Scheme (HEAS)
The government’s revamped home equity loan offers a potential income lifeline to cash-strapped retirees, but accessing it may require patience.
