Financial Planning
Insights & Advice

Retirement in Australia works on a three-pillar system: compulsory superannuation, the Age Pension, and voluntary savings. Most retirees draw from all three, with the mix shifting as they move through retirement. Super does the heavy lifting in the early years from age 60. The Age Pension layers in from 67 and becomes a natural income floor. Personal savings cover the gaps.

This guide explains how each pillar works, what the current rules are for 2026-27, and how the pieces actually fit together for the average Australian.

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