It is important to understand where this income will come from, how long it will last, and whether your retirement investments are on track, or whether some adjustments need to be made to get you there.
While there are some more complex considerations such as tax implications and determining what investment strategy is right for you, here are some of the fundamental things you need to know about just a couple of retirement income options.
Working out how long your super account-based pension will last
There are a myrid of variables that come into play when you try to calculate how long your super or account-based pension will last in retirement, and it can be challenging to figure it out alone.
If you’ve transferred your super to a pension account already, then you can use the MoneySmart calculator to help estimate how long your pension will last.
And if you haven’t, please contact us on Phone 02 9279 2001 to discuss with you different considerations that will impact how long your account-based pension will last.
Are you eligible for the age pension ?
When it comes to the Age Pension, there are a number of rules to determine your eligibility. You can learn more by visiting the Department of Human Services’ information page, but some of the basic rules are:
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You must have reached your Age Pension age, which is currently 65.5 (after 1 July 2017, age pension age will go up 6 months every 2 years until 1 July 2023)
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You must be a resident of Australia, and
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You must pass income and asset tests
If you don’t meet the income and assets tests to be eligible for the Age Pension, you may be able to access the Commonwealth Seniors Health Card (if you pass an income test). This card provides affordable medicine, bulk billed doctor visits and depending on what state you live in, there may be some other concessions that you’re entitled to. You can find out more from the Department of Human Services.
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