Retirement Strategies

Retirement strategies and tips to assist in shaping your financial future.

General Retirement Strategies

3 factors affecting retirement income

3 factors affecting retirement income

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High life expectancy and low interest rates may make it harder for some retirees to live long and prosper.

Can I go back to work if I’ve accessed my super?

Can I go back to work if I’ve accessed my super?

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When you access your super at retirement your super fund may ask you to sign a declaration stating that you intend to never be employed again.

How to retire early

How to retire early

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Whether you choose or need early retirement, having a plan can give your money the best chance of lasting the distance.

9 money mistakes to avoid in retirement

9 money mistakes to avoid in retirement

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How to keep your finances on track once you leave the workforce.

Make the most of superannuation – tax deductible personal contributions

Make the most of superannuation – tax deductible personal contributions

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For many people, super remains a highly tax-effective structure to hold investments for the accumulation of retirement savings, as well as maintaining their risk/insurance protection.

Super investment options – what’s right for you?

Super investment options – what’s right for you?

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Choosing the right super investment options at the right time could make a difference to how much money you have when you retire.

When it comes to your superannuation, the investment options you choose today and in future may impact how much money you retire with.

Money mistakes people make in their 50s and 60s

Money mistakes people make in their 50s and 60s

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Avoid these common money traps to make sure you have enough put aside for a comfortable retirement.

Ethical Investing

Do you know where your super is invested?

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Super is a long-term investment and most of us apply set and forget mentality to it.