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April 2026 Retiree newsletter

Centrelink’s Payment and Service Finder: How it works
If you’ve been digging around online to see if you’re eligible for the Age Pension and other payments without much luck, there’s a tool that can help. Read more
Centrelink’s Payment and Service Finder: How it works
If you’ve been digging around online to see if you’re eligible for the Age Pension and other payments without much luck, there’s a tool that can help. Read more
Planning your account-based pension withdrawals for the new financial year
If you‘re thinking about increasing or decreasing payments from your super pension, the new financial year is a good time, but not the only time, to consider it. Read more.
Planning your account-based pension withdrawals for the new financial year
If you‘re thinking about increasing or decreasing payments from your super pension, the new financial year is a good time, but not the only time, to consider it. Read more.
How to strengthen your finances in retirement
If the rising cost of living is eating into your retirement savings, it’s time to review your budget and look for potential sources of additional income. Read more.
How to strengthen your finances in retirement
If the rising cost of living is eating into your retirement savings, it’s time to review your budget and look for potential sources of additional income. Read more.
Pension fund performance: Monthly returns to March 2026
Escalating US-Iran conflict in the Middle East took a toll on pension funds in March but returns have bounced back in April. Read more.
Pension fund performance: Monthly returns to March 2026
Escalating US-Iran conflict in the Middle East took a toll on pension funds in March but returns have bounced back in April. Read more.

2026 year-end superannuation tips and traps

Wednesday 13 May 2026 at 11:00 am AEST

Several superannuation changes take effect on 1 July this year, so ensuring you are in the best position to take advantage of these changes is essential.

In this webinar we will highlight year-end strategies and procedures to achieve the best outcomes from your superannuation this year and prepare for the year ahead.

Find out more

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: Watch our previous webinar, Division 296: The new tax on your super savings is now law!

Q: My 4% withdrawal from my new pension is about $50k a year, however I don’t need that income as I have gone back to work, so what is the best way to invest it? I have already used up my three year bring forward years.

See Garth’s video answer here.

Taking the right steps now means peace of mind about passing on your super. Watch our comprehensive webinar on super and estate planning.

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