Preparing for Retirement

Thinking of early retirement, well having a plan can give your money the best chance of lasting the distance. Whether lifestyle preferences or circumstances beyond your control are behind your decision to retire early, you’ll need to make a plan to help your retirement savings last, while still enjoying a few of your favourite comforts in… Continue reading Retire early Read More

If retirement’s coming up on your horizon, make sure your plans stay on track. To do so it will be best to concentrate on things you can control, such as insurance. High premiums can chew away at your savings, at a time when they’re more important than ever. Under-insure and one day your floor may collapse,… Continue reading What to consider about insurance ahead of retirement Read More

Calculate how much money you might have, how long it will last and how much you’ll need in retirement, with our retirement calculators Working out how much is enough for retirement depends on many factors, such as your lifestyle, plans for the future, and the number of years you’ll spend retired. Additionally, estimating how much you’ll… Continue reading How much do you need to retire comfortably in Australia? Read More

If you’re retirement planning and wondering how you can access your super via different types of retirement pensions, how these differ from the government’s Age Pension, and what you should know if you’re considering withdrawing your super as a lump sum, it’s a good idea to get across the information below. Keep in mind that… Continue reading Types of retirement and superannuation pensions explained Read More

Are you considering retiring, well it can be helpful to understand what your preservation age is and how it affects your ability to access your super? You may have heard the words ‘preservation age’ but have no idea what it means,  then read on. We explain what it is, the options available once you’ve reached… Continue reading Preservation Age Read More

You’ll be able to access your super between 55 and 60, depending on when you were born. And you’ll become eligible for the age pension at 65½, rising to 67 by 2023. But there’s no fixed retirement age in Australia so it’s up to you when you retire.   You’ll need to take into account… Continue reading What is the retirement age in Australia Read More