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.
What should my retirement plan contain, and can I write it myself?
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
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 Australia’s retirement age?” or “What age can I retire?” are common questions. The simple answer is “it depends”.
What matters is the home: Review finds most retirees well off, some very badly off
Most retired Australians are at least as well off in retirement as they were while working, but not all. The huge exception is retirees who do not own their own homes.
Video: How much super someone needs will be unique to them
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
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
Professor Andrew J Scott from London Business School discusses how retirement is changing, and what it could look like in the future.
Video: Where is a good place to retire?
Tracey Spicer talks to Jill Weeks, co-author of the book Where to retire in Australia about popular retirement towns across the country, and what to consider if you thinking about a seachange or treechange.
What is a retirement coach?
In this video Tracey Spicer talks to Jon Glass, retirement coach and author of Finding Joy in Retirement about what a retirement coach does, and what some of the first steps people should do when thinking about their retirement.
Retiring at 55? Your super simple guide to 12 common questions
If you plan on retiring at age 55, here’s a simple guide answering 12 common questions people ask about their super and other financial assistance retirees may be eligible to receive.
Retiring at 60? Your super simple guide to 12 common questions
For many people planning their retirement, age 60 sounds like a good time to leave the workforce. If that’s your plan, it’s important to ensure you understand the rules on accessing your super, how big your nest egg needs to be, the tax you might pay and any financial assistance you may be able to receive.
Retiring at 65? Your super simple guide to 12 common questions
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.
Location the missing ingredient in retirement planning
It’s often said that location is everything where property is concerned, but it also makes a big difference to how far your money stretches in retirement.