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How much of my super should I keep in cash?
Working out how much cash you should stack inside – or outside – your super can be a conundrum.
- by Noel Whittaker
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Tax reform
The myth of the self-funded retiree: Why we need urgent tax reform
What many wealthy Australians don’t seem to realise is that their wealth has grown with considerable taxpayer support – over $100 billion to be exact.
- by Thomas Walker
Opinion
Retirement living
Not ready to retire yet? This could be the strategy for you
An abrupt halt from work might not be the best option for every individual, so maybe a test drive is the way to go.
- by Bec Wilson
Opinion
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We’re retired, how can we get additional income outside our super?
In recent years, income options outside the age pension or your superannuation have become increasingly popular – and easier to understand.
- by Noel Whittaker
Opinion
Affordable housing
Hooray for better housing policy – but don’t forget about retirees
For all the debate about young buyers and tax incentives, we need to make sure older Australians are part of the conversation too.
- by Bec Wilson
Analysis
Aged care
What you need to know about the exit-fee sting coming to aged care
While retirement villages and aged care can provide you with accommodation and care, that’s where the similarities often end.
- by Rachel Lane
Opinion
Retirement living
Markets keep falling. Should I delay my retirement?
Delaying your retirement by six months or a year isn’t a failure to launch. In fact, it might be the smartest move you make.
- by Bec Wilson
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Superannuation
Estate planning: the crucial step too many Australians avoid
We make detailed plans for retirement, and spend our whole working lives building up superannuation, but what about our financial legacy?
- by Katie Cunningham
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Superannuation
Retirement Ready
Be prepared for the next phase of your life with our six-part series offering tips and guidance to get retirement right.
Super hack a ‘wake-up call’ to make funds safe as a bank
A former eSafety commissioner says Friday’s attack on Australia’s largest super funds raises questions about password hygiene and basic security.
- by Brittany Busch and Michaela Whitbourn
Opinion
Retirement living
Planning to retire? Here’s exactly how much you can afford to spend
Most people, whether they have a meagre or a juicy lump sum in super, still struggle to work out how much they can safely outlay before they die.
- by Bec Wilson
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