Money
Super & retirement
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My bush property is too big for me to get the pension. What can I do?
While being on acreage can be pleasant, the size of your property can risk stymieing your pension options.
- by Paul Benson
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Opinion
Retirement living
Want to feel fulfilled in retirement? Work out your ‘tipping point’
As life expectancy increases, many are rejecting the all-or-nothing concept of retirement, and looking for ways to stay fulfilled in our older age.
- by Bec Wilson
Analysis
Pension
Why the age pension rules are ‘incredibly biased’ against renters
A new analysis highlights how tough it is for renters in retirement, particularly those who are single.
- by John Collett
Opinion
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Do I transfer property to my kids before I die, or leave it in the will?
Transferring property can have tax implications for both you and your children, so it’s worth weighing your options.
- by Noel Whittaker
Analysis
Superannuation
Super funds urged to axe ‘sub-scale’ investment options
Many super funds have investment options that do not have enough funds in them to be sustainable.
- by John Collett
Opinion
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Will gifting money to our son mean we can’t get the pension?
Early inheritances are well and good, but make sure you don’t regret gifting away money you might have actually needed.
- by Paul Benson
Opinion
Retirement living
How early can you retire? These are the key dates to know
There’s a lot of confusion surrounding the retirement process, from the steps leading up to retirement to navigating life post-retirement.
- by Bec Wilson
Opinion
Superannuation
How your super compares with the average (and how to fix it if it doesn’t)
Since Easter is all about eggs, do you know how your nest egg compares to someone else’s at your life stage? And are you on track for a sweet retirement?
- by Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon
Analysis
Retirement living
Reform could mean major change for residents of lifestyle villages
Greater transparency and certainty is definitely a win for land lease community residents, but it may come with a trade-off.
- by Rachel Lane
Opinion
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Will I lose money if I switch super funds?
Switching from a poor performing fund into a better one shouldn’t cost you much, but it’s important to think carefully about why.
- by Paul Benson
Opinion
Consumer spending
How much can you safely spend in retirement? We crunched the numbers
Retirement spending is a bit of a maze to wind yourself through, but having confidence is key to living a life with lower financial anxiety.
- by Bec Wilson