Superannuation: 7 reasons you should care more about your future wealth

10 September

Superannuation can be easy to overlook. For many Australians, it simply appears as another line on a payslip — money being set aside for a future that may still feel a long way away.   But over time, superannuation has the potential to become one...[Read More]

7 Goals that can shape a fulfilling retirement

10 September

Retirement means different things to different people. For some, it is the chance to travel, spend more time with family or finally pursue hobbies that were pushed aside during a busy working life. For others, it is about slowing down, enjoying...[Read More]

Estate planning: When should you start, and what happens next?

10 September

Estate planning is something many people put off, often because it feels like an issue for later in life. In reality, estate planning is less about age and more about making sure the people, assets and responsibilities that matter to you are...[Read More]

Small-business owners, women worried about golden years

3 September

Almost three million Australians are expected to retire over the next decade, but not everyone is heading toward their golden years with confidence. Many are still thinking about their “number” – the preferred size of their superannuation pot...[Read More]

Caring for ageing parents: Why planning and advice matter

27 August

Caring for an ageing parent can be one of the most important roles you ever take on. It can also become one of the most complicated.For many families, it doesn’t happen overnight. It starts with helping Mum with shopping, taking Dad to a medical...[Read More]

Life after work: Finding the right time to retire

27 August

For much of our working lives, retirement can feel like a distant destination. Then suddenly, it becomes a very real decision.Do you retire at 60? 65? 67? Keep working part-time? Finish when the mortgage is paid off? Or wait until your...[Read More]

Will your digital memories survive? 10 tips for protecting your photos and home videos

27 August

We take more photos and videos today than any generation before us.Birthdays, holidays, weddings, grandchildren, pets, family gatherings and everyday moments are captured almost constantly. Yet there is an interesting contradiction: while we...[Read More]

The earlier you understand and engage with your super, the greater the benefits of time and compound interest

27 August

Superannuation is one of the most powerful tools Australians have to build long-term financial security.    Yet, for many young people, it remains out of sight and out of mind. They may see it as something for “future them” to worry about —...[Read More]

When is the right time to retire?

20 August

For years, retirement can seem like a date on the calendar.A number. An age. A point somewhere in the future when you finally finish work, close the office door, hand over the keys or switch off the computer for the last time.But when that moment...[Read More]

Investing through a Self-Managed Super Fund (SMSF)

20 August

A Self-Managed Super Fund (SMSF) offers individuals greater control over their retirement savings, allowing them to choose a variety of investment options.    To maximise long-term returns and financial security, it is essential to understand the...[Read More]

Retirement savings to be ‘decimated’ under early access

20 August

Workers being able to access their superannuation early would destroy their retirement earnings, the treasurer has warned, following calls by Pauline Hanson.The One Nation leader has called for a relaxation of rules that would allow people to...[Read More]

Aged care conversations every family should have

2 July

Aged care is one of the most emotional and important topics a family will ever face. It often involves three generations: ageing parents, adult children, siblings, partners, and sometimes grandchildren who are deeply connected to the person needing...[Read More]

Super funds defy global upheaval to deliver big gains

9 July

In a lacklustre year for Australian equities, superannuation funds have provided a bright spot for those members securing double-digit returns.The financial year began with residual worries about US tariffs, with the US-Israeli war with Iran sending...[Read More]

Top 7 signs you are ready to retire

16 July

Retirement is one of life’s biggest financial and personal transitions. While many people focus on reaching a particular age, being ready to retire involves much more than simply qualifying to access superannuation or receiving the Age Pension.A...[Read More]

Top 5 new skills to develop in retirement

23 July

Retirement is often described as the time to slow down, but it can also be the perfect opportunity to finally master the skills that were pushed aside during a busy working life. Careers, family commitments and everyday responsibilities can leave...[Read More]