Older People Speak Out is an independent blog for Australians over 50 and the people who care about them. We write about the things that come up once work starts winding down: making retirement savings last, the Age Pension and Centrelink, where to live as your needs change, staying well, and keeping safe from the scams that target older people.

We try to write the way a well-informed friend would talk: plainly, without jargon, and without pretending there is one right answer for everyone. Where rules and figures matter, like pension thresholds or super contribution caps, we link to the official source so you can check the current numbers yourself.

Nothing on this site is personal financial, legal or medical advice. For decisions about your own money, health or housing, talk to a licensed financial adviser, your GP, or a free service such as the Financial Information Service run by Services Australia.

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