Money
Super & retirement
Opinion
Retirement living
How to fuel up your retirement savings faster
Somewhere in our 40s, 50s or 60s, we wake up to the reality that retirement is not as far away as we thought. Here’s how to prepare.
- by Bec Wilson
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Opinion
Pension
Do I need to be retired to get the age pension?
It is possible to still receive some pension if you’re working reduced hours – you’ll be assessed on the income test.
- by Noel Whittaker
Opinion
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I’m a single mum on $300k a year. Will I have enough in retirement?
As a high-income earner with significant assets, a comfortable retirement is attainable. However, there are a few things to keep in mind.
- by Paul Benson
Opinion
Superannuation
The three things you need to know about your super
Despite superannuation being a hot topic, it still could be the single most overlooked and misunderstood asset you hold.
- by Bec Wilson
Analysis
Superannuation
‘I was losing sleep’: Women urged to act now to fix their super
Bernadette had just $20,000 in her super before she decided to make a change. She’s urging other women to do the same.
- by Emily Chantiri
Opinion
Superannuation
How to plan for retirement if you want to keep on working
We’re living far longer than we used to and more of us are working well beyond age 65. Here’s how to financially plan for that.
- by Bec Wilson
Opinion
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Why do I have to withdraw more of my super as I get older?
While it might seem counterintuitive for the government to force you to draw down more of your super, there is method to the madness.
- by Noel Whittaker
Opinion
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I’m too old to get a home loan, what should I do with my savings?
If the bank won’t lend you money for a home, there are ways you can still get into the property market.
- by Paul Benson
Opinion
Superannuation
These are the top-performing super funds for retirees
Returns for funds in retirement phase are rarely shared, despite the fact they regularly outperform typical accumulation accounts.
- by Bec Wilson
Opinion
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Does having a holiday home mean we can’t get the pension?
It’s likely a holiday home with a decent value would exempt you from the pension, though that may change over time.
- by Noel Whittaker
Analysis
Tax cuts
How to use the stage 3 tax cuts to turbocharge your wealth
The recently reworked stage 3 tax cuts provide an opportunity to sacrifice salary to super without losing out on take-home pay.
- by John Collett