Money
Super & retirement
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I’m retiring soon. Should I keep my defined benefit scheme?
As a general rule of thumb, anyone with a defined benefit super fund would normally hang onto it for dear life. But sometimes the returns can be underwhelming.
- by Paul Benson
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Retirement living
These three phases define modern retirement. Which one are you in?
We used to think about life in two financial stages: work and retirement. But that model is out of date, and thank goodness.
- by Bec Wilson
Opinion
Retirement living
Seven ways to self-fund retirement without using your super
Superannuation is the first thought when it comes to self-funding retirement. It is hardly the one and only option for doing so.
- by Helen Baker
Analysis
Superannuation
You’re about to get more super. Here’s all you need to know
Australians can count on an increase to superannuation accounts from the start of July. But will it be enough for a comfortable retirement?
- by Nina Hendy
Opinion
Retirement living
The major retirement planning question we’re all getting wrong
When it comes to retirement, we’ve been taught to chase a number. But that approach could be leaving us all worse off.
- by Bec Wilson
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Super wars
With cyber-attacks on the rise, how safe is your super?
Superannuation is an attractive pool of wealth to hackers, but simple steps can help protect it.
- by Katie Cunningham
Opinion
Aged care
The one move that could boost your pension
How you choose to pay for aged care matters. The wrong decisions can come at a high price, financially and emotionally.
- by Rachel Lane
Opinion
Retirement living
Your 50s are crucial if you want a good retirement. Don’t waste them
Your 50s and early 60s are the years that make or break how easy your retirement will feel – financially and otherwise.
- by Bec Wilson
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Superannuation
Should I pay off my mortgage? Your pension questions answered
Navigating the pension system isn’t easy - here’s a beginner’s guide to eligibility and assets as you approach retirement age.
- by Simon Webster
Analysis
Gifts
Why the ‘bank of mum and dad’ no longer expects to be paid back
Parents who generously help their kids onto the property ladder could be putting their own retirement at risk, experts warn.
- by Nina Hendy
Opinion
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We have $8m in an SMSF. How can we avoid the new super tax?
Even if you and your partner split the balance of your self-managed super fund, you’ll likely still be affected by the new super tax.
- by Noel Whittaker
Original URL: https://www.smh.com.au/money/super-and-retirement