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320 retirement sweet spot: upgrade home, draw down super & boost Centrelink pension (real case study)

320 retirement sweet spot: upgrade home, draw down super & boost Centrelink pension (real case study)

Update: 2025-05-21
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In this episode, Glen and Martin walk through a real case study where a couple in their early 70s boost their Centrelink age pension by upgrading their home and drawing down super. They break down how the rules work and how strategic planning can improve cash flow without reducing lifestyle. To see the visuals head to our YouTube channel! Glen & Martin discuss:


👉 upgrading the home to reduce assessable assets

👉🏼 using super drawdowns to access more age pension

👉🏽 case study: before and after cash flow and assets

👉🏾 why Centrelink doesn’t count your home, but does count super

👉🏿 how strategy created an extra $300k in long-term value


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320 retirement sweet spot: upgrade home, draw down super & boost Centrelink pension (real case study)

320 retirement sweet spot: upgrade home, draw down super & boost Centrelink pension (real case study)