Bec Wilson
Bec Wilson is the author of How To Have An Epic Retirement and writes a weekly newsletter for pre- and post-retirees at epicretirement.net.
Opinion
Financial planning
This new law could transform your retirement, but the clock is ticking
How financial advice is delivered in Australia is likely to change for the better and there’s plenty to unpack here for the average person.
- by Bec Wilson
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Opinion
Scams
Matthew’s phone was snatched from his hand. In minutes, he’d lost thousands
With an unlocked phone in hand, the thieves had unfettered access to his finances and social media, allowing them to siphon away thousands of dollars.
- by Bec Wilson
Opinion
Retirement living
Finally, there’s some good news about super and retirement
There are changes in the pipeline aimed squarely at solving real retirement problems for everyday Australians like you. And that’s worth celebrating.
- by Bec Wilson
Opinion
Superannuation
Retirement is difficult and unaffordable. Our super funds must step up
We’ve known for years that retirement is complex, but a recent report, backed by over a decade of longitudinal data, shows just how much the ground has shifted.
- by Bec Wilson
Opinion
Financial planners
Is this the missing link for cheap, effective financial advice?
Financial education is dry and overly complex, so why aren’t we investing in self-help financial education that’s engaging, accessible and genuinely useful?
- by Bec Wilson
Opinion
Superannuation
A major super fund had an outage this week. Almost no one realised
If a bank or major employer went down for nearly two days, it would be all over the news. But retirees continue to be invisible to the media and regulators.
- by Bec Wilson
Opinion
Cash
Australia could be cash-free in five years. Here’s how to prepare
Despite our swift move away from the folding stuff, we’re not doing enough to help older generations embrace digital payments, nor are we building the infrastructure needed.
- by Bec Wilson
Australia’s retirement system has a big blind spot
Australia has dropped out of the top spot in the Asia Pacific when it comes to how well countries help their retirees manage their savings, and there’s a good reason why.
- by Bec Wilson
Opinion
Retirement living
Retirement is packed with choices: Here’s how to start
Every year, about 120,000 people retire in Australia, and that number will only grow, so getting prepared is essential.
- by Bec Wilson
Opinion
Ageing
How do you know when you’re ready to retire?
It used to be that knowing when to retire was a relatively simple calculation, but these days its much more complex.
- by Bec Wilson
Opinion
Retirement living
Why these are the four biggest barriers to a secure retirement
Just 51 per cent of adult Australians have not sought out any information on preparing for retirement. It’s a number that makes me a bit mad.
- by Bec Wilson
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