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What is the cost of living in retirement in Australia?
One of the challenges of retirement planning is working out how much income you will need to live the good life. Here are some tips to get you started.
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Should I retire overseas?
Growing numbers of Australians are retiring overseas, drawn to the lifestyle and lower cost of living. But do the numbers stack up?
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SMSF pension failures: Why missing a payment can be costly
Failing to meet the minimum pension payment rules in an SMSF can have serious tax consequences. Here’s what happens if you miss the required withdrawal and how trustees can avoid costly pension failures. ?
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Super balance strategies and considerations for couples
Couples who adopt a combined approach to superannuation savings can often be much better off in retirement.
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How much super do I need to retire on $100,000 a year?
What the benchmark suggests, and how to tailor your own target.
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How much super do I need to retire on $80,000 a year?
What the benchmark suggests, and how to tailor your own target.
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How much super do I need to retire on $60,000 a year?
What the benchmark suggests, and how to tailor your own target.
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How much super do I need to retire on $50,000 a year?
What the benchmark suggests, and how to tailor your own target.
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Life insurance inside super: Choosing the right level of cover
Your guide to selecting an adequate and appropriate level of the right protection for your family.
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How to compare super funds in 7 easy steps
If you are considering switching funds, or choosing a fund for the first time, comparing funds has never been easier.
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Which are Australia’s largest super funds?
Bigger is not always better but it can help super funds in a fiercely competitive market for members and performance.
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Where are we now? Pending and recent superannuation changes
Sometimes it seems the super rules are in a constant state of flux, but for some measures the pace of change can be glacially slow.
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Transfer Balance Cap indexation: Opportunities for SMSF members?
The transfer balance cap is set to increase from 1 July 2026, creating opportunities to maximise your retirement income.
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Small APRA funds: What are they and why would I need one?
Small APRA funds are often overlooked, but they offer valuable benefits if you want more control of your super investments without the trustee responsibilities.
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How to benchmark your super fund
Your super is too important to set and forget, so we show you how to tell if your fund is delivering the returns, benefits and other services you need.
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How do I apply for the Age Pension?
If you’re approaching your 67th birthday and planning to retire and apply for the Age Pension, this is what you need to do.
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How to invest your super in retirement
Choosing your retirement investment mix carefully can help stretch your savings further at a level of risk you’re comfortable with.
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Super recontribution strategy: How it works (including calculator)
Find out how a recontribution strategy can decrease tax for your beneficiaries and help you and your spouse share super balances more evenly.
