Government support in retirement

April 18th 2019 | Categories: Retirement | Government Services |

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The Australian Government provides support to many Australians who are retired through the Age Pension. The Pension is meant to provide a basic income to help meet the cost of living. Whether you qualify and the amount you would receive depends on several variables, mainly your age, whether you are single or a member of a couple and if you own your own home.

If you would like to discuss your options and how you might manage it from a financial perspective, please get in touch.

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Understanding what you qualify for, and how this might play a role in your retirement plan can be tricky. We work with many clients who are getting ready to retire to help them understand what they might qualify for.

Learn more about Government Support in Retirement here.

The Australian Department of Human Services also has information about the ways the government supports older Australians.

As you are approaching retirement or if you are already retired, it is very common for people to be worried about how much money they will need and if they have enough saved. It is also common to want to ensure you are maximising the benefits available to you.

Get in touch with us, we can help you map out your coming years and build a financial plan that models out your cash flow needs in line with the things that are most important to you.

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