Money
Super & retirement
Opinion
Superannuation
Sweeping new super changes in June? Don’t fall for it
This week I was asked about major changes to superannuation coming on June 1. At first, I didn’t give it a second thought – but then the queries kept coming.
- by Bec Wilson
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Analysis
Retirement living
A nasty surprise is about to hit these retirees
A range of new rate hikes on retirement villages may help councils raise revenue, but they could seriously affect poorer residents.
- by Rachel Lane
When retirement doesn’t mean giving up work
As life expectancy and quality of life at work improve, more people of retirement age are maintaining some form of work. Here’s how to make the most of it.
- by Dominic Powell
Opinion
Retirement living
Retirement is powerful and freeing. It’s time we treated it that way
Retirement has been sold to us as a finish line, a reward. But in reality, it’s a blank canvas.
- by Bec Wilson
Opinion
Ask an expert
How much of my super should I keep in cash?
Working out how much cash you should stack inside – or outside – your super can be a conundrum.
- by Noel Whittaker
Opinion
Tax reform
The myth of the self-funded retiree: Why we need urgent tax reform
What many wealthy Australians don’t seem to realise is that their wealth has grown with considerable taxpayer support – over $100 billion to be exact.
- by Thomas Walker
Opinion
Retirement living
Not ready to retire yet? This could be the strategy for you
An abrupt halt from work might not be the best option for every individual, so maybe a test drive is the way to go.
- by Bec Wilson
Opinion
Ask an expert
We’re retired, how can we get additional income outside our super?
In recent years, income options outside the age pension or your superannuation have become increasingly popular – and easier to understand.
- by Noel Whittaker
Opinion
Affordable housing
Hooray for better housing policy – but don’t forget about retirees
For all the debate about young buyers and tax incentives, we need to make sure older Australians are part of the conversation too.
- by Bec Wilson
Analysis
Aged care
What you need to know about the exit-fee sting coming to aged care
While retirement villages and aged care can provide you with accommodation and care, that’s where the similarities often end.
- by Rachel Lane
Opinion
Retirement living
Markets keep falling. Should I delay my retirement?
Delaying your retirement by six months or a year isn’t a failure to launch. In fact, it might be the smartest move you make.
- by Bec Wilson
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