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For many seniors, retirement is a time to relax, travel, and enjoy life after a long career. But for some, making ends meet on a fixed income can be a constant source of stress.  With the cost of living on the rise, it’s more important than ever for pensioners in Australia to find ways to

Old age now begins at 77, at least according to research that looked into the changing expectations and opportunities for Australians and how they affect life stages.  In the 1950s, the life stages were simply categorised into three: childhood (0 to 12), adulthood (13 to 60) and old age (61 to 69).  With the availability

Where cost-of-living is highest for Australian Seniors, and ideas for solutions  The current cost of living crisis for Age Pensioners is driven by several factors, including rising costs of essential goods and services, such as housing, healthcare, and energy.  According to a 2020 report by the Australian Council of Social Service (ACOSS), the income provided

If you are nearing retirement and you are in a relationship, talking about pension is important because it can help you plan ahead and avoid potential financial stress or conflicts in the future. Pension is a major source of retirement income and it’s important for you and your partner to have a clear understanding of

Australian seniors are now rejoining the workplace in droves with around 40% of new workers since the start of the pandemic over 55 years old.  The national workforce increased by about 491,000 in three years according to the Labour Force Survey published by the Australian Bureau of Statistics in November last year.  The report includes