Ready to sip on your super? First,tick off this pre-retirement checklist
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Ready to sip on your super? First,tick off this pre-retirement checklist

Before you hang up your work boots,make sure you’re financially well-prepared for the second half (ish) of your life.

  • byDominic Powell

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Legal tender:Seven reasons not to abandon cash just yet

Legal tender:Seven reasons not to abandon cash just yet

Digital payments might be on the rise,but cash can be a lifeline for those who rely on it to pay for essential items.

  • byNina Hendy
For the rest of the year,half of us will work for ‘free’. Here’s why

For the rest of the year,half of us will work for ‘free’. Here’s why

A dark day on Australian calendars came around recently. It’s not officially marked down,and no alerts are issued,but it’s one we should all remember.

  • byVictoria Devine
Lucky enough to get a Christmas bonus? Here’s what to do with it
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Lucky enough to get a Christmas bonus? Here’s what to do with it

One of the best gifts you might get at this time of year is one you won’t find under the tree on Christmas Day.

  • byDominic Powell
Are you a financial late starter? Here’s how to catch up
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Are you a financial late starter? Here’s how to catch up

There are some simple ways to build a solid financial foundation in your 30s and beyond.

  • byDominic Powell
All present and accounted for:How to cut the cost of Christmas gifts
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All present and accounted for:How to cut the cost of Christmas gifts

Christmas might be the most wonderful time of the year,but it doesn’t have to be the most expensive.

  • byDominic Powell
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We’re selling our holiday home - can we put the proceeds into our super?

We’re selling our holiday home - can we put the proceeds into our super?

A super top-up using the proceeds from your house sale is possible,but you need to be mindful of the size and timing of contributions.

  • byPaul Benson
Under 30? This trick could net you an extra $100k at retirement
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Under 30? This trick could net you an extra $100k at retirement

It’s not particularly popular with younger workers as it requires a fair amount of delayed gratification,but when it comes to investing you can’t go much better.

  • byDominic Powell