How to apply for the Home Equity Access Scheme (HEAS)
Tapping into the equity in your home is a great way to free up additional retirement income, but accessing the government’s HEAS scheme takes time and patience.
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Pension fund performance to December 2024
Pension fund returns exceeded minimum withdrawal rates for most retirees in 2024, providing a buffer against volatile times ahead.
How much super do I need to retire?
The good news is you probably don’t need anywhere near the $1 million often touted to retire in the style to which you have become accustomed. Here’s how to set your savings target.
How to buy a commercial property and lease it through your SMSF
Many restrictions that apply to the purchase of property via an SMSF don’t apply to commercial property. Here’s how it’s done.
SMSF property investment rules
One of the attractions of having an SMSF is the ability to invest in real property, but strict rules apply.
A retiree’s dilemma: Pay off the mortgage or preserve super?
If you retire with a mortgage, choosing whether to clear it with your super or continue making payments can have significant impact on your retirement income and security.
SMSF returns are competitive with large funds
While lagging the performance of large super funds some years, SMSFs have outperformed them over the longer term.
Common ‘myth-conceptions’ about retirement income
Given the complexity of super and how it interacts with the Age Pension, it’s not surprising that misunderstandings abound. So let’s bust a few myths.
Super news for March 2025
AustralianSuper’s $27 million fine, Australia’s retirement savings juggernaut, Tighter super fund governance, Growing super insurance coverage.
Which are Australia’s largest super funds?
We’ve done the digging to help you make the most of what your super fund has to offer.Australia’s biggest super funds are getting even bigger, thanks to a spate of mergers and organic growth.
Age Pension calculator (March 2025 update)
Our Age Pension calculator gives you an estimate of your potential Age Pension entitlements based on your situation, assets and income.
Am I eligible for the Age Pension?
A common question for Australians planning their retirement is if, and when, they will be eligible for the Age Pension.
Age Pension income test rules (from March 2025)
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 rules (from March 2025)
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.
Hidden perks that make your super account even better
We’ve done the digging to help you make the most of what your super fund has to offer.
How to invest in infrastructure through an SMSF
Thanks to a growing list of specialist managed funds, SMSFs can invest like the pros in big infrastructure projects.
What to do if the market tanks and you’re retired, or close to it
Volatile financial markets make it difficult to plan ahead, but in uncertain times having a plan and sticking to it can make a big difference to your retirement outcome.
How can I top up my super pension?
It’s possible to contribute to super after you retire, but there are rules you
must follow if you want to use these contributions to top up your pension account.
