‘Critically important’:how to handle the family home in retirement

‘Critically important’:how to handle the family home in retirement

The family home is a key part of retirement planning and a valuable asset that can help secure a person’s future.

  • byIain Gillespie

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Over 70? It’s not too late to sort out your finances

Over 70? It’s not too late to sort out your finances

Conventional wisdom says to build a nest egg as early as possible,but good financial planning is just as important after retirement.

  • byDominic Powell
A major super fund had an outage this week. Almost no one realised

A major super fund had an outage this week. Almost no one realised

If a bank or major employer went down for nearly two days,it would be all over the news. But retirees continue to be invisible to the media and regulators.

  • byBec Wilson
How to calculate the cost of a comfortable retirement

How to calculate the cost of a comfortable retirement

The common belief that people need $1 million to retire comfortably can cause unnecessary stress and lead to wrong decisions.

  • byIain Gillespie
How you could save $200,000 on aged care this year
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How you could save $200,000 on aged care this year

Moving into aged care before January 1 could be an immense financial coup,if you can manage it.

  • byRachel Lane
You’ve spent your life building wealth - here’s how to protect it

You’ve spent your life building wealth - here’s how to protect it

After decades of saving for your future,stretching those savings for as long as possible can be a challenge.

  • byEmma Koehn
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How to turbocharge your superannuation early in your career

How to turbocharge your superannuation early in your career

Planning for retirement can feel daunting but the sooner you start,the better off you’ll be.

  • byCara Jenkin
Want to fix housing? Stay away from our super

Want to fix housing? Stay away from our super

Superannuation either needs to be safeguarded or it might as well be made voluntary.

  • byShani Jayamanne
Retirement sneaking up? Here are three super boosters

Retirement sneaking up? Here are three super boosters

Your 50s and 60s are the perfect time to review,boost and protect your super savings.

  • byEmma Koehn
How can I get my unclaimed franking credits?

How can I get my unclaimed franking credits?

Information about claiming old franking credits can be obtained through the ATO,even if you don’t file a tax return.

  • byNoel Whittaker
A cheaper retirement option? What to know about serviced apartments

A cheaper retirement option? What to know about serviced apartments

Serviced apartments can be cheaper upfront,but they may cost you more down the line.

  • byRachel Lane