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  • What is the pension age?

    Find out the Australian pension age to qualify for government pension benefits (taking into account when you were born).


  • Pensioner loans

    If you're on the age pension, and need a little extra cash, you may be able to apply for a pensioner loan - however, many come with incredibly high interest rates making them difficult to pay off. There are other options to think about though.


  • When can I retire?

    Wondering when you can retire? Learn about age limits, early access and pension eligibility.


  • Retirement planning

    Find the best ways to retire comfortably. What do you need for an ideal retirement? The key to a good retirement is early planning which factors in your super balance, your desired retirement age, other income you may have and your retirement goals.


  • The Work Test

    Once you turn 67, special rules require you to meet the ‘Work Test’ when claiming tax benefits from voluntary super contributions. Find out how to meet the criteria before it’s too late.


  • APRA Regulated Funds

    Not all super funds are the same. Find out what it means when a fund is APRA-regulated, and why that could give you more peace of mind when choosing a super fund.


  • Self-employed

    When superannuation must be paid to contractors, and how sole trader and self-employed contributions can boost super for a better retirement.


  • Super basics

    Find out what superannuation is and how it works in plain, simple language. Super is fairly straightforward once you know the basics.


  • Age pension income test

    Find out how the income test works, what effect it can have on your age pension, and how the work bonus can help you take advantage of work opportunities.


  • Age pension assets test

    We explain how the Australian assets test works, what counts as an asset and how it can affect the age pension for singles and couples.