Money
Super & retirement
Opinion
Ageing
The truth about why we’re working for longer in retirement
Retirement is being redefined. It’s no longer about stopping work; it’s about managing and balancing your money, health and happiness in a way that suits you.
- by Bec Wilson
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Opinion
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Should we sell our investment property to top up our super?
When it comes to selling property, it can be prudent to wait until you’re in a lower tax bracket to lessen the impact of CGT.
- by Noel Whittaker
Opinion
Superannuation
Yes, your super has fallen, but you don’t need to freak out
If you’re currently googling questions like “Should I withdraw my super?” stop what you’re doing because we need to talk.
- by Victoria Devine
Opinion
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I have $1.1 million in assets. Would a self-managed super fund suit me?
Super funds are very well run, well regulated and great value for money. Stepping away from these solutions would require very compelling benefits.
- by Paul Benson
Opinion
Retirement living
Nervous about retiring? You might be better off than you think
There is a legion of pre-retirees and midlifers in Australia who are above average in the wealth stakes, yet still don’t feel as secure as they should.
- by Bec Wilson
Analysis
Aged care
How long should you wait to apply for aged care?
There can be a misconception that getting aged care is a quick process, but the reality is far longer.
- by Rachel Lane
Opinion
Superannuation
These are the best super funds for when you retire
Retirement-phase superannuation funds almost always outperform their counterparts, but the data on them can be hard to find. Here’s what you need to know.
- by Bec Wilson
Opinion
Financial planners
Your three biggest retirement advice questions, answered
Getting financial advice without paying for it is a national pastime in the lead up to retirement. Here are the three most common things people want to know.
- by Bec Wilson
Opinion
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Does ATO need to know how I spend my pension?
While all regulated super funds have to report members’ pension payments to the ATO every three months, what happens when you manage your own super?
- by Noel Whittaker
Should retirees have to use their homes to fund their retirements?
Most Australians facing retirement today don’t have enough in super but what they do have is a large family home.
- by Bec Wilson
Opinion
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Can you withdraw a loved one’s super after death to save on tax?
It’s important to clarify strategies to save on superannuation “death tax”, as there are certain methods that will not work after death.
- by Noel Whittaker