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Retirement

This article follows on from the earlier “super through the ages” series. With more Australians working (and living) for longer, it outlines ways to make the most of the final years in the workforce to boost super. For most Australians, their 60s is the decade that marks retirement. For some this means a graceful slide into a fulfilling life of leisure, enjoying the fruits of a lifetime of hard work. However, for many it means a substantial drop in income and living standards. So how can you make the most of the last few years of work before taking that big...

A warning that super is not something that can be left alone for too long. Time affects everything, and super strategies are no different. This article recommends that readers regularly review their super with their Financial Adviser to ensure it is still in line with meeting their future needs. The government regularly reminds us that each Australian must take responsibility for funding their future. Regardless of when you will be able to access your super, or when you choose to stop working, you need to be aware of how your superannuation is being managed and if the final balance will be sufficient when you’re ready...

This article addresses an important topic highlighting 10 common mistakes people make as they get closer to retirement. It recommends seeking professional advice. Many of us would like to think that ‘older’ means ‘wiser’, but when it comes to money that isn’t always the case. The complexity of Australia’s superannuation and pension systems doesn’t help. The upshot is that there are a number of common mistakes that retiring and retired Australians make. What are those mistakes and how might you avoid them? Underestimating how much you need The Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia’s (ASFA) Retirement Standard calculates that a “comfortable” retirement for a couple costs $62,562 per year. For singles...