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Retirement Check-in

Retirement Check-in

Superannuation shouldn’t be set and forget. Our six-part series shows you how to regularly check in on your retirement.

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How one simple switch can supercharge your super

How one simple switch can supercharge your super

Choosing the right investment strategy – especially when you’re younger – can make a huge difference down the line.

  • by Katie Cunningham
Aged care costs are soaring but you can still do it on a budget. Here’s how
Opinion
Aged care

Aged care costs are soaring but you can still do it on a budget. Here’s how

Not everyone moving into aged care has a house they can sell, or superannuation to draw down, so here’s how to manage it on a budget.

  • by Rachel Lane
I’m retired and sick of strata fees. Should I sell up and rent instead?

I’m retired and sick of strata fees. Should I sell up and rent instead?

The costs that come with owning an apartment such as special levies and strata fees can quickly build up.

  • by Paul Benson
How to shore up your retirement without paying a cent

How to shore up your retirement without paying a cent

Our super may be all over the shop, but this little-known method can help you get sorted – without having to dip into your savings.

  • by Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon
Retirement at 70? It’s coming, whether we like it or not

Retirement at 70? It’s coming, whether we like it or not

This week, Denmark made the bold move to shift its retirement age. And it won’t be long until countries everywhere are forced to follow suit.

  • by Bec Wilson
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The small moment that sets you up for retirement success

The small moment that sets you up for retirement success

Superannuation statements don’t sound like riveting reading - but they’re a window into your financial future.

  • by Simon Webster
Should I invest my savings in shares or super?

Should I invest my savings in shares or super?

Working out where to allocate a big chunk of cash can be tricky, but it’s important to think about the long-term implications.

  • by Noel Whittaker
The advice gap: Why are we abandoning middle-class retirees?

The advice gap: Why are we abandoning middle-class retirees?

While the government stalls and industry bodies argue, the people who actually need advice are still missing out. It’s time we stomped our feet.

  • by Bec Wilson
‘Unaffordable’: Why aged care costs are about to skyrocket
Analysis
Aged care

‘Unaffordable’: Why aged care costs are about to skyrocket

Australians in or facing retirement are in for a nasty surprise when it comes to the new cost of aged care being rolled out from July 1.

  • by Rachel Lane
Can I withdraw from my super to avoid the proposed $3m tax?

Can I withdraw from my super to avoid the proposed $3m tax?

The calculation for the new $3 million super tax can be difficult to wrap your head around. But there’s a simple bottom line.

  • by Noel Whittaker

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