Articles by
Joanna Webber
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Should I retire overseas?
Growing numbers of Australians are retiring overseas, drawn to the lifestyle and lower cost of living. But do the numbers stack up?
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What I would do differently now: Retirement plans are shifting with the times
It’s been an eventful few years for financial markets and household budgets, prompting a rethink of retirement plans for many pre- and post-retirees.
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Redefining retirement: Work, purpose and flexibility
The old definition of retirement no longer fits a new generation of older Australians who are redefining this new chapter of life, often swapping old careers for new opportunities.
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Retiree reflections: “If I had my time over again, when would I retire?”
Now that we are living longer, and the cost of living has increased significantly, we ask retirees if they have any regrets over the timing of their retirement
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Retirement stereotypes busted: How older Australians live now
As people live longer, retirement is being redefined, not a final curtain call, but the start of a whole new life stage.
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Changing pace: Retiring and thriving together
Along with planning and saving for retirement, it pays to prepare your relationship for the changes ahead.
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Retiree reflections: What surprised me most when I retired
Before retirement, the focus is often on preparing our finances. After retirement, our changing priorities can come as a surprise, and often in a good way.
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Retiree reflections: Does your housing meet your retirement needs?
Housing affordability and supply is a major concern, especially for younger Australians, but many retirees are also grappling with the issue of where to live.
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Working in retirement: Busting the age barrier
The rising cost of living and uncertain market outlook are prompting more people to work into their 60s and 70s, despite lingering age discrimination.
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How to work for longer to improve your retirement lifestyle
Just because many people your age are retiring doesn’t mean you have to. Whether by necessity or desire, more Australians are continuing to work for longer.
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Elder abuse: How to spot the signs and reduce risk
One in six Australians over the age of 65 is experiencing some type of abuse and the main perpetrators are most likely to be their adult children.
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Super news for January 2021
APRA updates MySuper heatmap, Super fund underperformers, MTAA Super and Tasplan merger, Consultation to improve business communications.
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Super news for December 2020
Rise in costs for retirees, APRA releases latest super statistics, Returns not the main driver for SMSF trustees, Financing ageing in place for older Australians, Financial advice boosts wealth and health
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Super news for November 2020
Interest rate cuts will hurt retirees, Ground-breaking research on future advice, Missed or unpaid super, More workers support ESG factors, 2020 Shonky Awards results.
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Super news for October 2020
One-off super amnesty a success, Customers remain satisfied with super funds, Latest statistics for SMSFs, ASFA supports 40:40 Vision campaign, Early Release Scheme data, Cybersecurity matters more than ever.
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Super news for September 2020
Early release super scheme hurts the young and low paid, ‘Herstory’ of superannuation, Confusion about ESG and super caps and Increased appetite for financial advice.
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Super news for August 2020
No September rise for Age Pension?, Premiums up in smoke, Call to open infrastructure investment to all super funds, High risk for managed funds, Seniors demand more help at home, Pensioners charged double, Australia ranked 3rd best in world’s top pension plans.
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Super news for July 2020
ATO clamping down on false claims, AFCA’s 80,000 complaints, MySuper Heatmap delivers for members, Robo-advice lagging in Australia, Australians pay closer attention to super.
