COVID relief continues for retirees

  COVID relief continues for retirees The Australian Government has extended measures brought in to help retirees through the COVID-19 crisis. Lower minimum income rate… If you hold an account-based pension or similar product, you need to withdraw a certain amount each financial year – this is called your minimum income amount. The Government reduced this amount by 50% during the last year. The lower rate has now been extended until 30 June 2022 so Australian …

Covid-19: Temporary changes to minimum pension payments | Q&AMP

Covid-19: Temporary changes to minimum pension payments In response to coronavirus (Covid-19), the Australian government has temporarily reduced the minimum drawdown for account-based pensions by half. AMP Capital senior economist Diana Mousina and technical services manager Fabian Bussoletti discuss the changes in minimum drawdown amounts and how it can benefit retirees. Watch to find out what the temporary reduction in superannuation minimum drawdown rates can mean for your retirement savings and future income payments. 0:42 …