Retiree reflections: What surprised me most when I retired
Before retirement, the focus is often on preparing our finances. After retirement, our changing priorities can come as a surprise, and often in a good way.
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Before retirement, the focus is often on preparing our finances. After retirement, our changing priorities can come as a surprise, and often in a good way.
The family home is much more than a roof over your head in retirement. It’s also a potential source of income and aged care funding.
While super is synonymous with retirement, the reality is that many Australians will also draw retirement income from investments held outside super in their own name, a company or trust.
Good financial literacy and understanding how to manage and invest your nest-egg is an essential skill when it comes to navigating the complexity of creating a steady retirement income.
If you are thinking about retiring but not sure whether you have enough super, it’s time to do some preliminary calculations.
Working out your retirement plan isn’t just about how much money you need. There are lots of other issues to consider when you’re planning life after work.
From 1 July, super funds are required to provide a retirement income strategy to members, but you may need to search for it.
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