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What age should I retire?

December 1, 2020 by Barbara Drury Leave a Comment

The decision about when to retire is rarely made overnight. It’s a major life event and deserves careful thought and planning. Finances play a big part, but so do your health, your partner’s circumstances and whether you still enjoy your work or are itching to leave.

Key observations from the Retirement Income Review

November 24, 2020 by SuperGuide Leave a Comment

It’s quite a challenge to succinctly summarise the 233,117 words of the Retirement Income Review, and the report itself will be dwarfed by the coverage it receives in the coming weeks, months and years.

Video: The first steps to planning your retirement

October 9, 2020 by Tracey Spicer Leave a Comment

Bruce Manners from retirenotes.com talks to Tracey Spicer about some of the key factors that people need to consider when planning their retirement, the importance of passions, interests and priorities and how to test-drive your own retirement.

Women and super: How to beat the odds

October 9, 2020 by Barbara Drury Leave a Comment

When it comes to super, it’s still a man’s world. That means it’s up to women to even the score. We show you how.

Super tips and strategies if you are in your 50s

October 6, 2020 by Janine Mace Leave a Comment

In your 50s you’ve turned the corner and are heading into the final career stretch before retirement. So now’s the time to start paying closer interest to your super and ensuring you are set up to reach your retirement goals.

Super tips and strategies if you are in your 60s or 70s

October 6, 2020 by Janine Mace Leave a Comment

In your 60s and 70s, super is still very important. There are important decisions to make and you need to keep a close eye on how your super investments are performing. Here are some tips on what to keep an eye on.

Am I eligible for the Age Pension?

September 3, 2020 by Barbara Drury Leave a Comment

A common question from people planning their retirement is if, and when, they will be eligible for the Age Pension.

What strategies can I consider to reduce tax on my super pension?

April 1, 2020 by Barbara Drury Leave a Comment

One of the benefits of retirement is that you can start to withdraw your superannuation tax-free. That doesn’t mean it’s a rule-free zone.

Is a bucket strategy the solution for your retirement income plan?

March 23, 2020 by Janine Mace Leave a Comment

When you retire, how you put your investment portfolio together is more important than ever if you want your retirement savings to last as long as you do.

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.

What you must do to get ready for retirement if you own a business

August 4, 2019 by Julie Hamilton Leave a Comment

If you work for yourself, planning for retirement and deciding what to do with your business can be a minefield. We talk to an expert about what you need to be thinking about and where to find help, so you can make your transition from running a business to retirement stress free.

Did tax kill the transition-to-retirement magic pudding?

February 6, 2019 by Barbara Drury Leave a Comment

TTR pensions were originally designed to allow people to reduce working hours in the lead-up to retirement and replace all or some of the pay they lost by drawing an income stream from their superannuation.

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