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How can super funds help us retire happy? Here are eight ideas

How can super funds help us retire happy? Here are eight ideas

Most super funds are not yet accustomed to managing the needs of retirees, but the winds of change are gathering.

  • by Bec Wilson

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How do I get my super when I retire? And how much will I need?
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How do I get my super when I retire? And how much will I need?

We save our whole lives to build our retirement income, but how do we actually get it once the time comes around?

  • by Bec Wilson
Think your super fund is investing ethically? It pays to double-check

Think your super fund is investing ethically? It pays to double-check

The claims of super funds that they invest ethically are not always what they seem, and workers are encouraged to delve into their fund’s disclosures.

  • by John Collett
How to retire sooner with less (and still be comfortable)

How to retire sooner with less (and still be comfortable)

Here’s what to consider if you want to retire before you reach age pension age but don’t have a big superannuation balance.

  • by Bec Wilson
Could a self-managed super fund be right for you?

Could a self-managed super fund be right for you?

Having full control over your superannuation sounds great in theory, but there’s much more to self-managed super than meets the eye.

  • by Caterina Hrysomallis
Roadmap to secure retirement planning

Roadmap to secure retirement planning

Navigating the complex superannuation landscape requires careful consideration and proactive measures at every life stage.

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When my kids inherit my shares, how much tax will they have to pay?

When my kids inherit my shares, how much tax will they have to pay?

If your kids are likely to be paying a meaningful amount of tax, it may be advantageous for you to rebalance your portfolio.

  • by Paul Benson
There are four types of modern retirees. Which one are you?

There are four types of modern retirees. Which one are you?

Retirement age and the concept of retirement in Australia is changing dramatically, and there are four distinct approaches emerging.

  • by Bec Wilson
We’re done with travel, should we shift our super into pension mode?

We’re done with travel, should we shift our super into pension mode?

Shifting your super from accumulation mode to pension mode can have tax benefits, but you’ll be forced to withdraw some each year.

  • by Noel Whittaker
Adding to your super early can help you buy a first home. Here’s how
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Adding to your super early can help you buy a first home. Here’s how

Even a small extra contribution from your income to your super now can make you thousands of dollars richer in retirement. So why don’t more people do it?

  • by Caterina Hrysomallis
Can we downsize into a more expensive home and still add to super?

Can we downsize into a more expensive home and still add to super?

There are a raft of conditions to consider when making a downsizer contribution that you need to keep in mind.

  • by Paul Benson