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Finding joy in retirement
Retirement can last more than 30 years, necessitating thoughtful planning. Many miss workplace friendships, identity, status, expertise, and routine, but these can be replaced with renewed activities and purpose.
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The ultimate superannuation EOFY checklist 2024
We're nearing the end of the financial year and it's time for SMSFs and other super funds to make the most of the strategies available to them. Here's a 24-point checklist of the most important issues to address.
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The psychological shift from saving to spending in retirement
Why do people have trouble shifting from a saving to spending mindset in retirement? Researchers have plenty of theories though can't identify an exact cause, nevertheless there are things that can enable the shift.
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Lessons from a ‘faux-tirement’
A six-week break from work brings insights into retirement and life.
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Clearing up confusion on the $3 million super tax
There seems to be more confusion than clarity about the mechanics of how the new $3 million super tax is supposed to work. Here is an attempt to answer some of the questions from my previous work on the issue.
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Why you shouldn't wait until 35 to take your super seriously
A recent Rainmaker study concludes that the best time to start taking super seriously is in your mid-thirties. I don't agree.
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How long will you live?
We are often quoted life expectancy at birth but what matters most is how long we should live as we grow older. It is surprising how short this can be for people born last century, so make the most of it.
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Estimate the savings you need to retire
Use the Morningstar retirement model to come up with a retirement plan that estimates the amount you need to retire and the variables that will impact future outcomes.
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Are you one of the 25% of retirees that spend too little money?
The psychology of retirement income: From saving to spending.
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Are industry super funds too big to be successful?
Warren Buffett warned of the perils of size when it comes to asset pools. Will industry super fall victim to suze?
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Protecting retirement income from inflation shocks
As we continue to navigate a volatile market and geopolitical landscape, retirees need a portfolio with protection from inflation risks so that they don’t experience another cost-of-living crisis when inflation has another upturn.
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Miss these tax season dates at your peril
When it comes to super, the best time to get ready for EOFY is now.
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Are you ready for an SMSF? Here’s the checklist I used
Self-managed super funds are increasingly popular but are not right for everyone
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$3 million super tax coming whether we’re ready or not
A Senate Committee reported back last week with a majority recommendation to pass the $3 million super tax unaltered. It seems that the tax is coming, and this is what those affected should be doing now to prepare for it.
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How retiree spending plummets as we age
There's been little debate on how spending changes as people progress through retirement. Yet, it's a critical issue as it can have a significant impact on the level of savings required at the point of retirement.
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How much does it really cost to run an SMSF?
Use our free calculator to compare the cost against an industry or retail super fund
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