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Senior couple applying for Age Pension online
Age pension, Aged care, Budgeting, Investment markets, Lifestyle, Pre-retirees, Retirees

Deeming Rates To Rise and Aged Pension Payments to Increase

From 20 September 2026, Australia's social security deeming rates will rise by 0.5%,
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Age pension, Aged care, Budgeting, Government benefits, Investment markets, Lifestyle, Pre-retirees, Retirees

Fear of Running Out of Money in Retirement: How Australians Can Retire with Confidence

One of the biggest concerns facing Australians approaching retirement is the fear of running out of money. Financial experts have even coined a term for it: FORO (Fear of Running Out). While this anxiety is understandable, research suggests that many retirees may be more financially secure than they realise. By understanding the factors that influence retirement income and longevity, Australians can make more informed decisions and enjoy their retirement with greater confidence.
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Age pension, Aged care, Budgeting, Government benefits, Investment markets, Lifestyle, Pre-retirees, Retirees

Increase to Deeming Rates

From 20 September this year, deeming rates will increase for the first time since the Covid-era freeze. This change may affect people whose payments and benefits are determined by the income test. The announcement confirms that rates will gradually return to ‘pre-pandemic settings’ with staged increases to take effect in the future. Increases will be realigned from 1 July to the same time that payments are indexed (expected to be 20 March and 20 September).
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how long will my money last in Retirement
Age pension, Aged care, Budgeting, Investment markets, Lifestyle, Pre-retirees, Retirees

How much is enough….and how long will my money last in Retirement?

These are common questions we hear from clients about to retire or already retired - regardless of how much wealth they’ve accumulated. With all the mixed messages in the media and the complicated rules around superannuation, retirement incomes and tax, managing wealth in retirement can feel overwhelming. Ensuring you live the retirement you deserve, takes careful planning - you need a budget and some goals!
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Age pension, Budgeting, Government benefits, Investment markets, Lifestyle, Pre-retirees, Retirees

Women are less confident investors .. but get better investment returns!

Humans are naturally overconfident. We overestimate our own ability compared to others. One of the most often quoted studies showed that 93% of drivers rated themselves better than the median. We also know that men usually rate themselves as better drivers than women. However, the data shows the opposite. Men are four times more likely to be involved in a fatal car accident. Men also pay more for car insurance.
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27 August 2026
Senior couple applying for Age Pension online

Deeming Rates To Rise and Aged Pension Payments to Increase

Boris Pedisic
From 20 September 2026, Australia's social security deeming rates will rise by 0.5%,
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21 August 2026
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Fear of Running Out of Money in Retirement: How Australians Can Retire with Confidence

Brenton Miegel
One of the biggest concerns facing Australians approaching retirement is the fear of running out of money. Financial experts have even coined a term for it: FORO (Fear of Running Out). While this anxiety is understandable, research suggests that many retirees may be more financially secure than they realise. By understanding the factors that influence retirement income and longevity, Australians can make more informed decisions and enjoy their retirement with greater confidence.
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31 July 2026

Do You Really Know What’s Inside Your Super?

Sam Martin
During recent client review meetings, I've noticed two concerns coming up regularly. The first is the growing dominance of large US technology companies and whether current valuations can continue rising. The second is rising government debt levels around the world, particularly in the United States and Australia, and whether governments are willing or able to address these issues over the long term.
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