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Getting started

Getting started

In this section you can learn about the fundamentals of planning for your retirement.

Whether you are an absolute beginner or want to refresh your understanding of the key concepts, you can discover articles that will help you better understand how to plan for retirement and what you need to consider.

Start here to understand the key aspects of retirement planning for beginners in the following guides

Mind over matter: The psychology of retirement planning

How to plan for your retirement

Mind over matter: The psychology of retirement planning

Mind over matter: The psychology of retirement planning

Mind over matter: The psychology of retirement planning

Quiz: Planning for retirement

Mind over matter: The psychology of retirement planning

What is the retirement age in Australia?

Mind over matter: The psychology of retirement planning

Webinar: Advice options for planning your retirement

Mind over matter: The psychology of retirement planning

Why financial literacy is vital for a good retirement

Learn what you need to consider when retiring at different ages

Mind over matter: The psychology of retirement planning

Planning to retire before turning 60? What you need to consider

Mind over matter: The psychology of retirement planning

Planning to retire at 60? What you need to consider

Mind over matter: The psychology of retirement planning

Planning to retire at 65? What you need to consider

The following guides cover the key areas to consider when planning your retirement

Mind over matter: The psychology of retirement planning

How much super do I need to retire?

Mind over matter: The psychology of retirement planning

How to navigate the different stages of retirement

Mind over matter: The psychology of retirement planning

How much super should I have at my age?

Mind over matter: The psychology of retirement planning

What is the cost of living in retirement in Australia?

Mind over matter: The psychology of retirement planning

What age should I retire?

Mind over matter: The psychology of retirement planning

How long you can expect to live and what it means for your super

Mind over matter: The psychology of retirement planning

Your home: The foundation of retirement planning

Mind over matter: The psychology of retirement planning

How inflation affects your retirement income

Mind over matter: The psychology of retirement planning

Retiring overseas: Implications for your super and tax

Mind over matter: The psychology of retirement planning

Location the missing ingredient in retirement planning

Mind over matter: The psychology of retirement planning

How much can I afford to spend in retirement?

Mind over matter: The psychology of retirement planning

Retirement planning for couples

Mind over matter: The psychology of retirement planning

How to budget for retirement

Mind over matter: The psychology of retirement planning

Webinar: The proposed new $3 million super changes: What you need to know

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