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Australia Retirement Reality Check: Experts Say You Now Need $730,000 to Retire Comfortably in 2026

Australia Retirement Reality Check: Experts Say You Now Need $730,000 to Retire Comfortably in 2026

When Melbourne couple David and Linda Foster began planning their retirement a decade ago, they believed their savings and superannuation would be enough

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Roberta Flack

March 8, 2026

Deeming Rate Change From 20 March 2026 – Why Some Pensioners Could Lose $40 a Fortnight

Deeming Rate Change From 20 March 2026 – Why Some Pensioners Could Lose $40 a Fortnight

For many Australian retirees, every fortnightly pension payment helps cover essential expenses like groceries, electricity, and medical bills. When small changes occur in

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Roberta Flack

March 5, 2026

Australia Pension Increase Arrives March 20, 2026 – Seniors Could Get Up to $33 More Every Fortnight

Australia Pension Increase Arrives March 20, 2026 – Seniors Could Get Up to $33 More Every Fortnight

For millions of older Australians, the Age Pension remains the financial foundation that helps cover daily living costs. With grocery prices, rent, and

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Roberta Flack

March 4, 2026

Benefit Boosts Coming, But Costs Rising Faster — What It Means for Retirees

Benefit Boosts Coming, But Costs Rising Faster — What It Means for Retirees

When the latest pension increase was announced for 2026, many retirees welcomed the news. But for some, the relief was short-lived. Higher payments

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Roberta Flack

March 3, 2026

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