The proposed changes to the Centrelink Age Pension announced in last years’ federal budget are now law, and will take effect from 1 January 2017. Two significant changes will be imposed, these may be good and bad news for Age Pensioners. It’s important to review these changes and understand how they may impact your entitlement.
We often find that it’s only as people near retirement that they really start thinking about their finances – especially when they start looking at everything that retirement offers, like making time for a hobby, more travel, volunteering projects or spending time with family. If you are considering retiring or reducing your working hours, but are concerned about having enough money to retire on, it’s not too late to seek some professional retirement planning advice to give you peace of mind.
A recent report by Australian Securities & Investments Commission has found “significant shortcomings” with how claims are addressed in relation to life insurance. A report in The Australian reveals the claims and success rates across insurance claims to be staggering.
