SuperGuide
Superannuation and retirement planning information
There’s no hard and fast rule about what to do with your super on retirement, but it’s important to weigh up the pros and cons of starting a super pension or leaving it where it is.
If you’re keen to retire but not sure if you can afford the lifes you dream about, answering these simple questions may help you decide.
Retirement planning often focuses on finances but preparing yourself emotionally and practically is just as important.
Sequencing risk can ruin even the most carefully planned retirement, with losses and low returns when you withdraw your super savings giving you less to spend.
If you are looking to wind back working hours or boost your super in the lead-up to retirement, a TTR pension may be the answer.
Financial barriers to retirement have eased a little since July 1, with increased super contributions caps, but retirees will have to wait for a relaxation of the work test.
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.
These are challenging times for investors, especially if you’re about to retire or already drawing on your super.
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.
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.
Along with planning and saving for retirement, it pays to prepare your relationship for the changes ahead.
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.
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.
