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Bec Wilson is the author of How To Have An Epic Retirement and writes a weekly newsletter for pre- and post-retirees at epicretirement.net.

How do you know when you’re ready to retire?
Opinion
Ageing

How do you know when you’re ready to retire?

It used to be that knowing when to retire was a relatively simple calculation, but these days its much more complex.

  • by Bec Wilson

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Why these are the four biggest barriers to a secure retirement

Why these are the four biggest barriers to a secure retirement

Just 51 per cent of adult Australians have not sought out any information on preparing for retirement. It’s a number that makes me a bit mad.

  • by Bec Wilson
The sweet spot: How to get the most from your super and the pension

The sweet spot: How to get the most from your super and the pension

There’s a new way to find the point where super earnings and the pension intersect to help you attain maximum earning capacity in retirement.

  • by Bec Wilson
What does it mean to be retirement ready?

What does it mean to be retirement ready?

Here are the levers you should start with to take charge of your retirement.

  • by Bec Wilson
Three of the biggest retirement myths, busted

Three of the biggest retirement myths, busted

A few beliefs about retirement seem to persistently buzz around, no matter how much we try to swat them away.

  • by Bec Wilson
Four tough truths about renting and retirement
Opinion
Renting

Four tough truths about renting and retirement

A frequent goal for a comfortable retirement is owning your home outright. But for many, that’s a goal that’s out of reach.

  • by Bec Wilson
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The truth about why we’re working for longer in retirement
Opinion
Ageing

The truth about why we’re working for longer in retirement

Retirement is being redefined. It’s no longer about stopping work; it’s about managing and balancing your money, health and happiness in a way that suits you.

  • by Bec Wilson
Nervous about retiring? You might be better off than you think

Nervous about retiring? You might be better off than you think

There is a legion of pre-retirees and midlifers in Australia who are above average in the wealth stakes, yet still don’t feel as secure as they should.

  • by Bec Wilson
These are the best super funds for when you retire

These are the best super funds for when you retire

Retirement-phase superannuation funds almost always outperform their counterparts, but the data on them can be hard to find. Here’s what you need to know.

  • by Bec Wilson
Your three biggest retirement advice questions, answered

Your three biggest retirement advice questions, answered

Getting financial advice without paying for it is a national pastime in the lead up to retirement. Here are the three most common things people want to know.

  • by Bec Wilson
Should retirees have to use their homes to fund their retirements?

Should retirees have to use their homes to fund their retirements?

Most Australians facing retirement today don’t have enough in super but what they do have is a large family home.

  • by Bec Wilson

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