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Retirement Planning Australia

Retire With $0 Mortgage? New 2026 Strategy Australians Are Using to Exit Debt Faster

For many Australians nearing retirement, the biggest financial worry isn’t groceries or energy bills—it’s the mortgage that’s still hanging over their head. With interest

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Roberta Flack

April 13, 2026

Retirement Age Truth: Why 67 Is No Longer Enough in Australia 2026

Retirement Age Truth: Why 67 Is No Longer Enough in Australia 2026

When Michael turned 67 this year, he expected to step into a more relaxed chapter of life. After decades of work, he assumed

by

Roberta Flack

April 11, 2026

Age 67 Rule Confirmed – No Early Pension in Australia 2026

Age 67 Rule Confirmed – No Early Pension in Australia 2026

When Denise turned 65, she assumed she could finally step back from work and rely on the Age Pension. But after checking her

by

Roberta Flack

April 8, 2026

Downsizing Trap: Retirees Losing Pension After Selling Homes in Australia

Downsizing Trap: Retirees Losing Pension After Selling Homes in Australia

For many Australian retirees, downsizing has long been seen as a smart financial move—sell the family home, free up cash, and simplify life.

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Roberta Flack

April 7, 2026

Early Retirement Surge in Australia 2026 – Is 60 Becoming the New 67?

Early Retirement Surge in Australia 2026 – Is 60 Becoming the New 67?

When Mark, a 61-year-old electrician from Perth, handed in his notice last year, it wasn’t part of a long-planned retirement. “I just couldn’t

by

Roberta Flack

April 4, 2026

Pension Eligibility Shake-Up 2026 – New Asset Limits Australians Must Know Before July

Pension Eligibility Shake-Up 2026 – New Asset Limits Australians Must Know Before July

For many Australians approaching retirement, the Age Pension is a crucial part of financial security. But in 2026, updated asset limits and eligibility

by

Roberta Flack

April 3, 2026

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