You need to know what policies may leave you either richer or poorer - be it in sickness or in health. So until Election day we’ll be collecting the pledges of both sides of politics in the areas we believe have the most direct impact on those aged 50 and above. Our "Election Distiller" will give you a digest of where the parties stand with links to fin... read more>

Yet again retirement incomes policy has dominated the Budget with what’s been billed the largest change to superannuation for 10 years. But beware of feeling too safe when you read about the hits only affecting the very wealthy and their $1 million plus  retirement balances. Those of more modest means who seek to top up their super may be in for shock when they begin to underst... read more>

Our world is going to become increasingly dominated, thanks to the impending federal Budget and election, by matters of retirement incomes and investments and how they affect older Australians. The sums involved, both in spending and saving, and the demographic bubble which is the baby boomer generation (1945-1964) means change is inevitable and will produce winners and losers. The Budget... read more>

Australia has one of the highest poverty rates among over 65s in the OECD, reports the Sydney Morning Herald. In fact, 35% of retirees are at risk of poverty, according to a recent survey on global Pension schemes. On top of this, we know Australia has an ageing population with more Australians than ever before approaching retirement age. This leads […]

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Some Australian workers aged over 50 will be $20,000 or more worse off after an unexpected deal between the Government, the Palmer United Party and crossbench Senators. The last-minute deal on Tuesday night means the planned increases to compulsory superannuation contributions from 9 to 12 per cent have been delayed by 6 years. If you’re still working, your Super contributions […]

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