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Working out your retirement income’s lifespan doesn’t have to be a complicated calculation.

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.

  • Bec Wilson

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Shirley Miles (right) moved 500 kilometres to Cassandra’s property in Bega, NSW

At 75, Shirley moved more than 500km to live in a share house

Are our 70s the new 20s when it comes to living with friends or strangers for financial relief and friendship?

  • Shona Hendley
Calculating what will leave you better off out of a mortgage vs paying rent isn’t as easy as it may first seem.

Should I buy a house before I retire, or keep renting?

Calculating what will leave you better off between a mortgage and paying rent isn’t as easy as it may first seem.

  • Paul Benson
A change in deeming rates would alter pension payments for 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.

  • Bec Wilson
No matter how flush you are, or how reliable your repayments, once you hit a certain age it can be tough to get a credit card.

I have $1.6m in super but can’t get a credit card. Am I too old?

No matter how flush you are, or how reliable your repayments, once you hit a certain age it can be tough to get a credit card.

  • Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon
The idea of sitting on a beach sounds nice for a few days (or maybe a couple of weeks), but most people crave more than just doing nothing.

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.

  • Bec Wilson
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Sitting down and running the ruler over your pension entitlements is well worth the time.

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.

  • Noel Whittaker
Local markets have fallen 9 per cent in the last month as the world reacts to Donald Trump’s latest round of tariffs.

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?

  • Bec Wilson
If you’re contemplating retirement in the not-too-distant future, it’s important to make sure your finances are in order.

Why annuities are now hot property for money-conscious retirees

Governments have long struggles with balancing income options for retirees, but one option, once unpopular, is quickly emerging as a solution.

  • Noel Whittaker
If you don’t know what you’re getting into, or you don’t ask the right questions, financial advice can seem confusing and expensive.

Thinking about financial advice? Don’t make this costly mistake

I received a gut-wrenching letter this week, and it serves as a timely warning for retirees and pre-retirees seeking help with their finances.

  • Bec Wilson

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