Retirement living
Opinion
Financial planning
This new law could transform your retirement, but the clock is ticking
How financial advice is delivered in Australia is likely to change for the better and there’s plenty to unpack here for the average person.
- by Bec Wilson
Latest
New class of financial advisers to ‘save people thousands’
Financial Services Minister Stephen Jones says the proposed changes will combat a “supply crisis” among financial advisers and make advice more affordable for millions.
- by Millie Muroi and Shane Wright
Opinion
Opinion
Finally, there’s some good news about super and retirement
There are changes in the pipeline aimed squarely at solving real retirement problems for everyday Australians like you. And that’s worth celebrating.
- by Bec Wilson
Opinion
Opinion
There’s more to a happy early retirement than $73,000 a year
There are three keys to happiness: someone to love, something to do and some things to look forward to. And that makes for a pretty sound retirement template.
- by Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon
Opinion
Superannuation
Retirement is difficult and unaffordable. Our super funds must step up
We’ve known for years that retirement is complex, but a recent report, backed by over a decade of longitudinal data, shows just how much the ground has shifted.
- by Bec Wilson
Opinion
Opinion
The retirement income solution more people should consider
Not putting all your eggs in one basket is a time-honoured proverb, one people adhere to when investing – but less so when it comes to retirement income.
- by Robert Cahill
Opinion
Ask an expert
How do I plan for retirement when I don’t know what I’ll inherit?
It can be helpful to have a conversation with your parents about their intentions for their estate, which can make planning easier.
- by Paul Benson
Analysis
Aged care
How you could save $200,000 on aged care this year
Moving into aged care before January 1 could be an immense financial coup, if you can manage it.
- by Rachel Lane
You’ve spent your life building wealth - here’s how to protect it
After decades of saving for your future, stretching those savings for as long as possible can be a challenge.
- by Emma Koehn
Analysis
Superannuation
Retirement sneaking up? Here are three super boosters
Your 50s and 60s are the perfect time to review, boost and protect your super savings.
- by Emma Koehn