How the Age Pension Really Works (With Real Case Studies)

General Advice Only: Read out Privacy Policy, Fee's and AFSL accreditations here https://wealthlab.com.au/compliance-p... Take the free retirement quiz →https://wealthlab.com.au/retirement-q... Want to chat? Book a free intro call →https://wealthlab.com.au/strategy-rev... Superannuation, the Age Pension and tax rules can feel like a minefield and one wrong move can cost you tens of thousands of dollars. In this episode, we walk through real-life case studies that show how small timing and structure decisions can dramatically change your tax bill and pension outcome. You’ll learn: How delaying the sale of an investment property by weeks or months can significantly reduce capital gains tax Why selling assets in your last year of work is often far more expensive than selling after retirement How catch-up concessional super contributions can be used to legally reduce tax on large capital gains How Centrelink’s assets test and income test really work for couples approaching the Age Pension age Why income drawn from super does not count as income for the Age Pension, and how deeming actually applies 00:00 Navigating The Retirement Minefield 01:47 Investment Property Decisions in Retirement 09:44 Understanding Age Pensions Application 19:42 Real-World Application of Financial Strategies #CapitalGainsTaxAustralia #AgePensionExplained #SuperAndRetirement #RetirementCaseStudy #AustralianWealth About Wealthlab Wealthlab helps Australians build wealth, grow businesses, and live life on their terms, through smart financial advice, investing strategies, and financial education. 📲 Follow Us: Instagram:   / wealthlabau   Facebook:   / wealthlabau   Disclaimer: General advice only. This content doesn’t consider your objectives, financial situation or needs. Consider whether it’s appropriate for you and read our FSG before acting. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results. Wealthlabplus Pty Ltd (AFSL 485478). General Advice Only: Read out Privacy Policy, Fee's and AFSL accreditations here https://wealthlab.com.au/compliance-p...

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When Super Fund Advice Can Cost You the Age Pension

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What Changed With Centrelink? The Rules That Affect Your Pension

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Avoid These Common Tax Mistakes With Your Super

AJ Styles On Retirement, Gunther, Hall Of Fame, John Cena, One More Match?
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AJ Styles On Retirement, Gunther, Hall Of Fame, John Cena, One More Match?

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Superannuation Secrets No One Tells You (2026 Rules)

Retirement case studies: comparing different circumstances, age pension + super (clip from RR ep338)
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Retirement case studies: comparing different circumstances, age pension + super (clip from RR ep338)

How can you retire before your State Pension starts?
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How can you retire before your State Pension starts?

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$432,000 of coffee, the August retirement trick, and the super loophole the ATO hasn’t closed

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Is Early Retirement a Trap? The $150K Gap Most Aussies Miss

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How Much Do You Need to Retire in Australia?

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How to Turn Super into a Tax-Free Pension in 2026. You don't need to wait until you're 67!

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Centrelink income vs assets test + super balances vs age pension payments (clip from RR ep338)

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The Truth About Retiring at 60 vs 67 in Australia

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Centrelink Q&A: Jobseeker, hobby farms, deeming rates & defined benefits with Justin Bott (ep428)
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Should You Pay Off Your Mortgage With Super at 60?

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the ultimate pre-retirement checklist (ep401)
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the ultimate pre-retirement checklist (ep401)

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How much super do you need to retire without the age pension? (clip from RR ep335)
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How much super do you need to retire without the age pension? (clip from RR ep335)

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Centrelink traps to avoid in retirement (Q&A with Justin Bott from Services Australia) ep348

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Your First 5 Years of Retirement: What Most Aussies Get Wrong