Money
Super & retirement
Opinion
Financial planning
Want to retire early and never work again? Here’s the catch
I don’t love the word “retirement”. It’s a loaded word that people have too many preconceived notions about.
- by Paridhi Jain
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Retirement living
Thinking about retiring early? These six reasons could change your mind
Instead of wishing for retirement, I invite you to rethink work for flexibility in your 50s, it might end up suiting you better.
- by Bec Wilson
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I’m downsizing my home. Should I use the funds to pay my son’s mortgage?
Before choosing to help out your children with their mortgages, make sure you have enough for yourself first.
- by Noel Whittaker
Opinion
Aged care
Why your aged care could cost more than a Ferrari
While we baulk at the price of a luxury car, for many Australians, the most expensive purchase they will ever make isn’t a Ferrari – it’s aged care.
- by Rachel Lane
Opinion
Superannuation
Women’s super gap isn’t just a data point. It’s a ticking time bomb
We have a retirement system that has never fully accounted for the fact that women have more fractured working lives than men, even today.
- by Bec Wilson
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What will happen to my investment losses once I die?
In the eyes of the taxman, capital losses have a limited life. But things can change if you have a self-managed super fund.
- by Noel Whittaker
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We have $1.2m in super. Should we try to qualify for the age pension?
Financial gymnastics aimed at obtaining a few extra dollars from social security that you don’t really need is not my cup of tea.
- by Paul Benson
Opinion
Retirement living
Six surprising habits only the happiest retirees get right
Many retirees quickly find that retirement is a double-layered challenge. Yes, it’s financially complex, but it’s also emotionally demanding.
- by Bec Wilson