Money
Super & retirement
Analysis
Superannuation
The simple step that could seriously boost your super savings
Taking a little more investment risk can add tens of thousands of dollars to your super balance by retirement.
- by John Collett
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Analysis
Retirement living
More retirement villages ditch capital gain sharing in contract revamp
Retirement village contracts are moving away from giving residents a share of the capital gain on their unit.
- by Rachel Lane
Opinion
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How soon do we need to sell the house after entering aged care?
If you’re in aged care and on the pension, delaying the sale of your home can affect the amount of money you receive.
- by Noel Whittaker
Opinion
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Should I boost my super or focus on my mortgage?
When making extra contributions to your super fund, it’s important to work within the constraints of your contribution cap.
- by Paul Benson
Opinion
Superannuation
Why retirees can spend more of their super than they think
Did you know that once you retire, your super earns more for you than when you were working?
- by Bec Wilson
Opinion
Aged care
How to fund aged care without plundering our super
Proposed solutions for funding aged care are plagued with issues. But there is one way we could solve the problem.
- by Noel Whittaker
Opinion
Superannuation
Retiring in 10-15 years’ time? Here’s how to prepare now
If you want to retire in 10-15 years’ time, you need to think first about your goals and ambitions, then about your budget, and finally get comfortable with your financial position.
- by Bec Wilson
Analysis
Property downsizing
Four steps to take before downsizing your home
The property we’re in can often feel like our “forever home”, so making the call to downsize can feel like a big decision.
- by Rachel Lane
Opinion
Superannuation
How to avoid a ‘death tax’ on your superannuation
The death tax on superannuation continues to generate much interest, but its intricacies – and ways to avoid it – are often not well understood.
- by Noel Whittaker
Opinion
Retirement living
Can you afford to retire now?
It’s the question on all of our minds as we approach our later years, but the answer requires some careful planning.
- by Bec Wilson
Opinion
Retirement living
Retiring soon? Time to reduce, review and switch your services
Take the opportunity – at the time when you will most benefit from cutting your cost of living – to run the ruler over your gas, electricity, and insurance.
- by Bec Wilson