Unreviewed death benefit pension plans may saddle a surviving spouse with funds that could get pushed out of the super system.

SMSF advisers should be speaking with clients about legacy pension conversions so they can take action and avoid a large tax bill for their estate.

The impact of inflation on SMSF balances may push some members under the disregarded small fund assets provisions through no fault of their own.

Rising real estate prices have made the Pension Loans Scheme more attractive for retirees who own rural properties and require a cash injection.

The absence of details regarding the commutation of market-linked pensions 10 months after changes were announced is creating uncertainty for retirees.

Careless changes to an account-based pension could cause its recipient to fail the income test for the senior health card, according to an executive consultant.