For most Aussies, blowing out the birthday candles at 65 means it’s retirement time. To help you take the leap into life after work, we have put together a simple guide answering common questions asked by people retiring at age 65.
Countdown to retirement: Tips to help kickstart your retirement plans
This article lists of some of the key points to consider when planning your retirement – whether you have 15 years or three months to go before the big day.
In your 70s? The super rules that apply to you
Once you reach age 70, your ability to make contributions into your super account is limited, so it’s important to ensure you know all the rules governing when you can make contributions and withdraw money.
In your 60s? The super rules that apply to you
Once you reach age 60, the rules of the super system change, so it’s important to know all the rules governing when you can make contributions and withdraw money from your account.
In your 50s? The super rules that apply to you
When you get to your 50s, you should be paying a lot more attention to your super savings. So you need to know all the rules about making contributions and withdrawing money from your account.
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In your 20s, 30s or 40s? The super rules that apply to you
In the early to mid stages of your working life you need to pay attention to your super to ensure it’s growing steadily. But you also need to know the rules about making contributions and withdrawals.
In your teens? The super rules that apply to you
When you’re in your teens you are new to the super system, so it’s important to learn how much and when you can contribute and when you can get your hands on your savings.
Taking your super early due to ill health? 7 tips to help
Retiring due to ill health is much more common than you might think, and it can severely impact your super. We look at some tips that can help if the unexpected happens.
Worried about your post-virus finances? 10 tips to help stretch your retirement dollars
With sharemarkets swooning, interest rates being cut and super balances dropping, many retirees are starting to worry about their finances. Here’s our 10 suggestions to stretch your retirement income.
Worried about your super? How not to turn a paper loss into a real one
When sharemarkets fall and people start panicking, it’s easy to think the best solution is to sell your investments or swap out of your super fund investment option. But it’s a decision that could cost you dearly.
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Is a bucket strategy the solution for your retirement income plan?
When you retire, how you put your investment portfolio together is more important than ever if you want your retirement savings to last as long as you do.
What is the value of financial advice when it comes to your retirement?
Most people know good financial advice can help them, but many question whether it’s really worth the money. When it comes to planning your retirement, however, there can be valuable benefits – both in terms of your finances and your emotional wellbeing.
Worried about outliving your retirement savings? 9 steps that might help
Most Australians are worried about outliving their retirement savings, with pre-retirees the most concerned. But there are some simple steps you can take to help you worry less and sleep a little better.
Investing your super savings? What lifecycle funds can teach you
When it comes to investing your super, working out what mix of assets to use is tricky. But new research shows there are important issues to remember when selecting your mix of investment assets.
Super danger: Could you get caught in the ‘retirement trap’?
Although building your super account balance is a good idea, the current Age Pension and super system rules can create a black hole for some people – leaving them better off with less money in their super account. Could you be at risk?