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A voter places her ballot paper at a polling booth in Sydney, Australia, Saturday, May 21, 2022.

The promises that could determine the next federal election

Superannuation, the age pension, housing, healthcare and the cost of living are all on the table, and the choices made in this election will shape the future for millions of Australians in their 50s, 60s, and beyond.

  • Bec Wilson

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When it comes to actually claiming the insurance inside our super, it can become a bit of a mess.

The bureaucratic nightmare plaguing our super – and how to avoid it

Superannuation, and insurance inside super, are caught in a tangled web of rules that many people don’t know about until they’re trapped too.

  • Bec Wilson
Retirement spending is a bit of a maze to wind yourself through, but having confidence is key to living a life with lower financial anxiety.

Retirees reap the rewards after another year of sky-high super returns

Last year was a big one for super returns, but it pays to check if your money is in the right place.

  • Bec Wilson
Putting your inheritance somewhere it can’t easily be accessed – such as superannuation – could be a good move.

Do you have enough super to retire? You may need less than you think

Compared to 2022, Australians think they need 20 per cent more in their nest egg to quit work. But new estimates show many may overestimate the amount needed.

  • Cindy Yin
A new report has suggested that a little known and oft misunderstood financial product might be the magic retirement formula we need.

Could annuities solve our retirement woes?

A new report has suggested that a little-known and oft misunderstood financial product might be the magic formula we need.

  • Bec Wilson
Wilma Skupch has travelled all her life, but she has become a jet-setter in retirement.

Wilma is spending the inheritance money on travel, and her daughter couldn’t be happier

It’s known as “SKI” – spending your kids’ inheritance – and a growing number of Australians are embracing it.

  • Daniel Lo Surdo
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Why is retirement such a taboo topic in so many workplaces?

We need to change how we talk about retirement at work

Why is retirement such a taboo topic in so many workplaces? Many retirees feel like their employers don’t have their back.

  • Bec Wilson
A land lease community at Buderim in Queensland.

This new retirement option could bring country living to the inner city

Land lease communities have become an increasingly popular option for retirees over the last 20 years, and now they’re getting even better.

  • Rachel Lane
Starting early when it comes to retirement planning can make all the difference.

So you want to retire early? Here’s how to do it

If the idea of retiring early has taken hold and won’t let go, it’s time to talk about how to make it happen.

  • Bec Wilson

Don’t worry, you’ll have enough in retirement … with one big proviso

Those retiring in coming years – particularly those who own their own home – won’t just be comfortable, they’ll be rolling in it.

  • Ross Gittins

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