Retirement

Plan your dream retirement in Australia: get insights on Australian pensions, savings, healthcare, and finding the best spot to live your golden years.

How to choose a super fund in Australia

Start a job in Australia without naming a fund, and your employer may pay your super into a stapled account or default option you did not actively pick. For expats and newer arrivals, that can make the first choice feel more technical than it sounds. The hard part is knowing which differences matter and which […]

KiwiSaver transfer to Australia: rules, limits and options

If you’re now living in Australia, the key is to understand your options before you do anything with your KiwiSaver. A transfer to an Australian complying super fund is possible in some cases, but it comes with eligibility rules and restrictions on how the money can be used afterwards. This guide breaks down the practical […]

Departing Australia superannuation payment: how to claim your super

If you worked in Australia on a temporary resident visa, you can usually claim eligible super as a departing Australia superannuation payment, or DASP, after you leave and your visa has ceased. Prepare before departure, but wait to submit until you are outside Australia and no longer hold an active Australian visa. This guide covers […]

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Transferring UK Pensions to Australia: Options, tax and QROPS

Transferring UK pensions to Australia can be possible for some private or workplace pensions, but the UK State Pension is not transferred into Australian super. The answer depends on your pension type, the receiving scheme, your timing, and how UK and Australian rules interact. If you live in Australia and still hold a UK pension, […]

Pensions in Australia: an essential [2026] guide

Pensions in Australia can seem complex, particularly if you’re an expat or have lived and worked internationally. This guide looks at the Australian Age Pension system as well as how your private savings or Super may be used for retirement in Australia. Full guide to pensions in Australia, including Age Pensions eligibility and rates, and […]

How to transfer a UK pension to Australia in 2026

If you retire in Australia, you may be able to transfer your UK pension via a QROPS, or receive your UK State Pension there without transferring. This guide explains your options so you can plan ahead. UK pension transfer to Australia — at a glance Option Best for Key points Typical next step Transfer to […]

Pension annuities in Australia: guide for expats

Pension annuities in Australia can provide a regular retirement income alongside Super, the Age Pension, and overseas pensions. A pension annuity usually turns a lump sum from Super or other savings into regular payments. This guide explains lifetime and fixed-term annuities, compares them with account-based pensions, and covers tax, Age Pension treatment, cross-border income, and […]