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Plain-English articles to help you plan your best retirement, covering retirement income, the Age Pension, home equity and how reverse mortgages work. Whether you're just exploring or weighing a decision, start here.

Considerations before you become the bank of mum and dad

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Considerations before you become the bank of mum and dad

March 17, 2024

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What are the Downsizer Contribution rules?

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What are the Downsizer Contribution rules?

January 24, 2024

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Home equity: A generator of happy retirement

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Home equity: A generator of happy retirement

January 10, 2023

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What is Ageing in Place? The Pros and Cons

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What is Ageing in Place? The Pros and Cons

November 24, 2022

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False Teeth and Dentures for Australian Pensioners

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False Teeth and Dentures for Australian Pensioners

April 5, 2022

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What Are the Costs of Ageing In Place?

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What Are the Costs of Ageing In Place?

April 5, 2022

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Centrelink Home Equity Access Scheme

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Centrelink Home Equity Access Scheme

April 5, 2022

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Can Pensioners Get Home Loans?

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Can Pensioners Get Home Loans?

May 11, 2021

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Reverse Mortgage Pros and Cons

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Reverse Mortgage Pros and Cons

April 21, 2021

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Should older Australians downsize their property?

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Should older Australians downsize their property?

October 12, 2020

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Funding your grandkids’ education

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Funding your grandkids’ education

June 1, 2020

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Three ways to release home equity

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Three ways to release home equity

July 1, 2019

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