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PremiumPlanning to retire at 55? What you need to consider

Planning to retire at 55? What you need to consider

July 1, 2022

If you’re planning on retiring at 55, there are many questions you’re likely to be asking yourself about your super and any financial assistance you can get.

PremiumPlanning to retire at 60? What you need to consider

Planning to retire at 60? What you need to consider

July 1, 2022

When you’re planning to retire at 60, there are lots of questions you need answers to when it comes to your super and any financial assistance that may be on offer.

PremiumPlanning to retire at 65? What you need to consider

Planning to retire at 65? What you need to consider

July 1, 2022

At 65 retirement beckons, but you’re likely to have lots of questions about your super and the assistance available to retirees.

How to plan for your retirement

How to plan for your retirement

January 10, 2022

Retirement planning can seem complex and a little daunting, so we’ve broken it down into 7 easy steps.

PremiumHow to navigate the different phases of retirement

How to navigate the different phases of retirement

December 3, 2021

Retirement planning often focuses on finances but preparing yourself emotionally and practically is just as important.

PremiumHow to select a retirement income calculator

How to select a retirement income calculator

October 5, 2021

Choosing the right calculator to work out your retirement income is important, as different calculators provide different results and types of information.

PremiumHow to plan your spending through the 3 stages of retirement

How to plan your spending through the 3 stages of retirement

October 5, 2021

Your spending in retirement will depend not just on how much you have saved, but also on different spending patterns as you age.

PremiumStarting a pension from your super

Starting a pension from your super

July 23, 2021

When you retire there’s more than one way to withdraw income from your super; we explain your options.

PremiumSuper advice: How to find a suitable financial adviser

Super advice: How to find a suitable financial adviser

April 20, 2021

Most of us could benefit from personal financial advice at some point in our lives, but finding an independent, qualified adviser attuned to your needs is crucial.

PremiumWhat should my retirement plan contain, and can I write it myself?

What should my retirement plan contain, and can I write it myself?

February 18, 2021

Retirement planning can seem daunting, with so many things to consider. But rest assured, it doesn’t take a degree in rocket science to get your head around the key concepts.

How to use the MoneySmart Retirement Planner

How to use the MoneySmart Retirement Planner

January 21, 2021

There can be a bit of a learning curve with MoneySmart’s Retirement Planner, and it may appear intimidating at first glance, so we created a short video to help you get an understanding of how the tool works.

What is the retirement age in Australia?

What is the retirement age in Australia?

January 4, 2021

“What is Australia’s retirement age?” or “What age can I retire?” are common questions. The simple answer is “it depends”.

Video: How much super someone needs will be unique to them

Video: How much super someone needs will be unique to them

November 12, 2020

Amara Haqqani from Milliman discusses how the estimates we hear about how much super someone needs for retirement are limited because everyone’s needs are unique.

Video: Behavioural economics and retirement

Video: Behavioural economics and retirement

November 3, 2020

Tracey Spicer talks to Professor Anup Basu from QUT Business School about behavioural economics and how it can help us understand our decisions around superannuation and retirement.

Video: The changing nature of retirement

Video: The changing nature of retirement

November 3, 2020

Professor Andrew J Scott from London Business School discusses how retirement is changing, and what it could look like in the future.

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