April 2, 2026

Fuel prices have surged in 2026, and more older Australians are considering electric vehicles as a way to cut running costs and improve driving comfort. Here are some of the best EV options for seniors, plus how home equity may help fund the purchase.

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April 2, 2026

For many Australians, the years leading up to retirement are meant to be about simplifying life, reducing stress and feeling more confident about the future. But in 2026, that has become harder for many households. Recent turmoil in share and equity markets has reminded pre-retirees and retirees of an uncomfortable truth: superannuation balances can move

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March 18, 2026

Energy costs remain one of the most significant ongoing expenses for Australian households, particularly for retirees and those living on fixed incomes. In response to continued cost-of-living pressures, governments across Australia have introduced and extended a range of energy rebates and concessions for the 2025–26 financial year. For Australians aged 50+, understanding these rebates —

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March 10, 2026

A new survey released by Deloitte provides one of the clearest snapshots yet of how Australians are actually using reverse mortgages in retirement. For anyone considering accessing home equity, the findings are fascinating — and in some cases surprising. They reveal how much equity retirees are sitting on, how cautiously people are using reverse mortgages,

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March 4, 2026

For many older Australians, a reverse mortgage can feel like a sensible and empowering financial option. It can help fund a more comfortable retirement, cover aged care costs, assist with medical expenses, or simply provide peace of mind without having to sell the family home. Yet even when a reverse mortgage makes sense financially, one

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March 4, 2026

Why More Families Are Passing on Wealth Before They Pass On Australia is in the middle of one of the largest wealth transfers in its history. Over the next 20 years, trillions of dollars will move from older Australians to their children and grandchildren. But what’s changing is when that wealth is being passed on.

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