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7 things retirees wish they had considered in their 40s and 50s
17 September
Retirement often feels a long way off when you are in your 40s and even your early 50s. Life is busy, mortgages are still being paid, children may still be at home, careers are demanding, and there always seems to be another financial priority...[Read More]
Aged care is about more than care — It’s about how you want to live
17 September
For many people, the words “aged care” immediately bring to mind thoughts of nursing homes, medical appointments and losing independence. But aged care can be about something much broader. It can be about staying connected, feeling safe,...[Read More]
Superannuation: 7 reasons you should care more about your future wealth
10 September
Superannuation can be easy to overlook. For many Australians, it simply appears as another line on a payslip — money being set aside for a future that may still feel a long way away. But over time, superannuation has the potential to become one...[Read More]
7 Goals that can shape a fulfilling retirement
10 September
Retirement means different things to different people. For some, it is the chance to travel, spend more time with family or finally pursue hobbies that were pushed aside during a busy working life. For others, it is about slowing down, enjoying...[Read More]
Estate planning: When should you start, and what happens next?
10 September
Estate planning is something many people put off, often because it feels like an issue for later in life. In reality, estate planning is less about age and more about making sure the people, assets and responsibilities that matter to you are...[Read More]
Small-business owners, women worried about golden years
3 September
Almost three million Australians are expected to retire over the next decade, but not everyone is heading toward their golden years with confidence.Many are still thinking about their “number” – the preferred size of their superannuation pot...[Read More]
Caring for ageing parents: Why planning and advice matter
27 August
Caring for an ageing parent can be one of the most important roles you ever take on. It can also become one of the most complicated.For many families, it doesn’t happen overnight. It starts with helping Mum with shopping, taking Dad to a medical...[Read More]
Life after work: Finding the right time to retire
27 August
For much of our working lives, retirement can feel like a distant destination. Then suddenly, it becomes a very real decision.Do you retire at 60? 65? 67? Keep working part-time? Finish when the mortgage is paid off? Or wait until your...[Read More]
Will your digital memories survive? 10 tips for protecting your photos and home videos
27 August
We take more photos and videos today than any generation before us.Birthdays, holidays, weddings, grandchildren, pets, family gatherings and everyday moments are captured almost constantly. Yet there is an interesting contradiction: while we...[Read More]
The earlier you understand and engage with your super, the greater the benefits of time and compound interest
27 August
Superannuation is one of the most powerful tools Australians have to build long-term financial security. Yet, for many young people, it remains out of sight and out of mind. They may see it as something for “future them” to worry about —...[Read More]
When is the right time to retire?
20 August
For years, retirement can seem like a date on the calendar.A number. An age. A point somewhere in the future when you finally finish work, close the office door, hand over the keys or switch off the computer for the last time.But when that moment...[Read More]
Investing through a Self-Managed Super Fund (SMSF)
20 August
A Self-Managed Super Fund (SMSF) offers individuals greater control over their retirement savings, allowing them to choose a variety of investment options. To maximise long-term returns and financial security, it is essential to understand the...[Read More]
Retirement savings to be ‘decimated’ under early access
20 August
Workers being able to access their superannuation early would destroy their retirement earnings, the treasurer has warned, following calls by Pauline Hanson.The One Nation leader has called for a relaxation of rules that would allow people to...[Read More]
10 things I would tell my younger self about retirement
13 August
When you are young, retirement can feel like a distant destination—something to think about after the mortgage is paid, the children have grown and your working life begins to slow down. Yet, looking back from the age of 70, 80 or beyond, it...[Read More]