retirement income
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How to make your super last longer
12 simple strategies to extend the life of your savings in retirement.
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How to maximise your Age Pension
If you’re on a part-Age Pension, or just miss out on one, you may be able to increase your pension entitlements with some of these perfectly legitimate strategies.
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Which super funds offer income for life?
If you’re worried about running out of super, a lifetime pension may offer not only income for life but more Age Pension to boot.
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Reverse mortgages: What are they and how do they work?
Retirees who own their home but would like to top up their income for whatever reason are increasingly tapping into their home equity with a reverse mortgage.
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How inflation affects your retirement income
Of all the risks surrounding your retirement income, from market volatility to overspending, inflation can fly under the radar.
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Super pension funds put to the test
A new consumer-friendly review of pension funds reveals which funds are ticking all the right boxes.
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How new ‘best practice principles’ could improve your retirement incomeÂ
Super funds are being urged to provide their members with retirement products that offer income for life, along with better retirement tools and communication.
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Tax returns in retirement: Do I need to lodge one?
If you receive assessable income in retirement, you need to lodge a tax return. Even if you don’t, you may need to lodge a non-lodgment form. Confused? Read on.
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What to know before taking a lump sum from super
Cashing a chunk of your super tax-free is tempting, but make sure you look before you leap.
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How long does my super need to last in retirement?
Most people think about retirement planning in terms of savings and income — but there’s one crucial question that doesn’t get enough attention: ‘How long will your retirement actually last?’
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How lump sums can reduce your transfer balance account
If you are considering taking more than the minimum amount from your super pension account, the way you do it counts.
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How to turn your super into retirement income
Choosing the best combination of retirement income sources for your circumstance can make a big difference to your overall retirement income.
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Common ‘myth-conceptions’ about retirement income
Given the complexity of super and how it interacts with the Age Pension, it’s not surprising that misunderstandings abound. So let’s bust a few myths.
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Retirement income rules of thumb: Do they measure up?
If you are getting serious about planning your retirement income needs and don’t know where to start, these handy estimates could help.
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Webinar:Â Super decisions at retirement: Income stream, lump sum, accumulation or a mix?
Retirement brings some big decisions, and it’s difficult to know what’s right for you. In this webinar we look at all the options and their consequences, including tax and Centrelink implications, plus products that guarantee income for life.
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Case study: Combining new retirement products to maximise retirement income
This case study illustrates how product combinations that include an innovative retirement income product can deliver superior outcomes that align with a retiree’s unique retirement objectives, risk preferences and circumstances.
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Managing retirement income with a bucket strategy
Managing competing investment priorities in retirement is a challenge but a bucket strategy could tip the balance in your favour.
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How to strengthen your finances in retirement
The cost-of-living crisis has left many retirees worried about their financial position, so now could be a good time to check if your retirement budget needs a tune-up.
