Its used by many Australians to access the equity in their home without needing to sell or downsize - but the equity release still attracts many myths and misconceptions.

No joy for those receiving Newstart, widow allowance or sickness allowance which will increase by $3.30 a fortnight.

Changes are coming for recipients of welfare payments that cease in March next year.

Make sure your will can be found by your executor after your death.

Energy Minister Angus Taylor to order gas retailers to pump the brakes on prices.

'They were in my bank account, with numbers flashing up like lightning.' Last year, frauders used phone scams to take more than $21.4m from senior Australians.

'We're doing things a new way, which is actually the old way': Australian Seniors' second bricks-and-mortar store welcomed by over-50s.

Pensioner upset after being told if he wanted a better deal he had to go online and pay on time.

Reserve Bank boss acknowledges lower interest rates hurt retirees, but adds RBA's responsibility was to the national interest.

'Newstart is not a pension payment,' says Finance Minister Mathias Cormann.