How to plan for your retirement
Retirement planning can seem complex and a little daunting, so we’ve broken it down into 7 easy steps.
How to navigate the different phases of retirement
Retirement planning often focuses on finances but preparing yourself emotionally and practically is just as important.
How to select a retirement income calculator
Choosing the right calculator to work out your retirement income is important, as different calculators provide different results and types of information.
How to plan your spending through the 3 stages of retirement
Your spending in retirement will depend not just on how much you have saved, but also on different spending patterns as you age.
Starting a pension from your super
When you retire there’s more than one way to withdraw income from your super; we explain your options.
Super advice: How to find a suitable financial adviser
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.
