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What to do if the market tanks and you’re retired, or close to it

October 1, 2020 by Barbara Drury Leave a Comment

These are challenging times for investors, especially if you’re about to retire or already drawing on your super.

Sequencing risk and pension income: A tale of two market journeys

April 9, 2020 by Barbara Drury Leave a Comment

A major market fall is always bad news for investors, especially retirees who have limited time and opportunity to recoup losses. But the impact of losses on your pension income is all in the timing.

Guide to transition-to-retirement pensions (TTRs or TRISs)

March 22, 2020 by Barbara Drury Leave a Comment

Transition to retirement income streams (or pensions) allow you to gradually draw on your super benefits while you’re still working and moving towards your retirement.

Financial advisers give tips on preparing for retirement

March 11, 2020 by SuperGuide Leave a Comment

Preparing for retirement can be daunting for many Australians. In this video members of the Profession of Independent Financial Advisers help you understand the important things to consider.

Changing pace: Retiring and thriving together

November 11, 2019 by Joanna Webber Leave a Comment

Along with planning and saving for retirement, it pays to prepare your relationship for the changes ahead.

Five common financial mistakes people make just before retirement

October 1, 2019 by Penny Pryor Leave a Comment

Preparing for retirement can be fraught, and keeping on top of your superannuation may not be front of mind. We take a look five of the common mistakes that pre-retirees make, and ways to avoid them.

5 ways sequencing risk affects your retirement

September 1, 2019 by Janine Mace Leave a Comment

Sequencing risk

Find out about the dangers of sequencing risk and strategies that can help defend against it.

How to navigate the different phases of retirement

August 9, 2019 by Joanna Webber 2 Comments

According to psychologists, retirement comes in five phases. Find out about these different stages and the best way to navigate them.

Timing counts if you plan to retire this year and start a super pension

July 21, 2019 by Barbara Drury Leave a Comment

If you’re retiring this financial year it pays to think about possible timing issues before you start drawing down on your superannuation.

Retiring soon? Here are 5 questions you need to answer first

July 15, 2019 by Barbara Drury Leave a Comment

Retiring is a huge step and it would be normal if you have some last-minute details to sort through before you make the final leap.

How do I apply for the Age Pension?

July 1, 2019 by Regan Welburn Leave a Comment

This article is a step by step guide to claiming the Age Pension and getting it right the first time so you can avoid any delays or frustration.

Adjusting to retirement: 8 factors that can help

December 3, 2018 by SuperGuide Leave a Comment

This article presents findings from a research program that analysed the retirement experience of 200 Australians, and identifies eight specific factors that had helped those that had best adjusted to retirement.

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