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As we head to an election, does either party care about retirees?

As we head to an election, does either party care about retirees?

The budget and budget reply were clearly targeted at families and younger workers, with little more than crumbs offered to midlife and older Australians.

  • by Bec Wilson

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How do we gift money to our grandson without hurting our pension?

How do we gift money to our grandson without hurting our pension?

Questions on gifting are becoming increasingly common, however, the rules are actually quite straightforward.

  • by Noel Whittaker
Think you’re too young for self-managed super? Maybe not
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Think you’re too young for self-managed super? Maybe not

More and more young Australians are opting for self-managed super funds. So what’s the appeal?

  • by Daniel Zaffino
Retirement realities: How today’s decisions can shape your future


Retirement realities: How today’s decisions can shape your future


The day you farewell work will arrive more quickly than you think - and the calls you make now can have a dramatic effect on your superannuation and retirement.

  • by Simon Webster
Retirement Ready

Retirement Ready

Be prepared for the next phase of your life with our six-part series offering tips and guidance to get retirement right.

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How do I pick a super account for my 15-year-old son?

How do I pick a super account for my 15-year-old son?

Picking your first super account is less about the fund itself, and more about the investment options you choose.

  • by Paul Benson
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The myth of retirement is a con, don’t fall for it

The myth of retirement is a con, don’t fall for it

Financial freedom doesn’t automatically bring fulfilment. Here’s how to bring purpose to your life after retirement.

  • by Bec Wilson
Super strategies and finding the best fit for you

Super strategies and finding the best fit for you

You’ve no doubt come across a range of super strategies - from salary sacrificing to spouse contributions - but how do you know if they’ll suit your situation?

  • by Simon Webster
Pension rates are rising. Here’s how retirees can maximise their cut
Opinion
Pension

Pension rates are rising. Here’s how retirees can maximise their cut

If you’re on the pension, be proactive. It’s far less costly to sort things out at the start than to try and fix them later.

  • by Noel Whittaker
Is Trump going to destroy your retirement?

Is Trump going to destroy your retirement?

Will the US president wreck what should be an exciting time of life? Or is this just another case of markets overreacting to uncertainty?

  • by Bec Wilson
Super checklist: if you can’t answer these questions ask for help


Super checklist: if you can’t answer these questions ask for help


These are the questions everyone needs to answer about superannuation and retirement - and if you can’t there is plenty of help on offer.

  • by Simon Webster

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