Money
Super & retirement
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If I use up my super on a lavish holiday, can I still get the pension?
Taking an expensive overseas holiday using your superannuation should have no bearing on your pension eligibility when the time comes.
- by Noel Whittaker
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Should I move from a small super fund to a major one?
While a small fund can seem like it lags bigger ones, it can still be a winner when it comes to returns.
- by Paul Benson
Opinion
Retirement living
Seven secrets to getting juicy deals on retirement travel
The sector serving retirees with travel is packed with well-kept secrets. Today, I’m going to share a few of the finest.
- by Bec Wilson
Analysis
Aged care
How to ensure you don’t end up in aged care limbo
A retirement village with an aged care home on the same property can seem like a great long-term plan, but the financial barriers can be significant.
- by Rachel Lane
Opinion
Superannuation
Why is retirement spending so difficult to navigate?
Super through our working life is relatively straightforward. The retirement phase presents an entirely different situation.
- by Bec Wilson
Analysis
Aged care
Why are people inflating their wealth for better aged care?
Retirees are artificially inflating the value of their assets, in numerous instances borrowing money to get the accommodation of their choice.
- by Rachel Lane
Opinion
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I’m 40, single, and without children. Do I really need a will?
There’s no reason to put your family through additional drama when you pass away, so it’s best to make up a simple will.
- by Noel Whittaker
Opinion
Retirement living
What a modern retirement plan should look like
Retirement has gone from a time when we stepped back into the shadows to being one of the most exciting phases of our lives. Here’s how to plan for it.
- by Bec Wilson
Opinion
Retirement living
How to live better now we’re living longer
It’s likely we’ll all live much longer, and we want those years to be good years. Here’s how to make that happen.
- by Bec Wilson
Analysis
Retirement living
How retirement village residents could get better quality care
The lack of choice provided to retirement village residents is unfair but the inefficiencies, added costs and delays that are caused are ludicrous.
- by Rachel Lane
Opinion
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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