The most common condition of release to access a personal superannuation account is reaching preservation age and retiring. On 1 July 2024, the preservation age increased to 60. This means only people aged 60 or over can now access their superannuation ... Read more

What strategies can be used to obtain and retain the Commonwealth Seniors Health Card (CSHC)? Self-funded retirees of age pension age may be eligible for the CSHC. The CSHC offers several benefits for seniors. This article explains how eligibility for ... Read more

For employees who do not have enough money saved to buy a car outright there are a number of options. They can finance the purchase through a private loan, private car lease or via a novated car lease agreement. Many employers provide the opportunity ... Read more

Employees approaching retirement can have significant leave entitlements. This unused leave can be in the form of annual leave, long service leave and sick leave. Retiring employees have several options as to how they can receive their leave entitlements. ... Read more

Some age care fees are means tested. A resident's assessable income and assets will determine a resident's liability for: an accommodation payment or accommodation contribution, and a means-tested care fee. How does Centrelink assess a resident's ... Read more

The recent super reform changes makes it an opportune time to revisit how life cover in super should be funded as well as how it should be paid to eligible beneficiaries from super upon death. From 1 July 2017, advisers have additional considerations ... Read more