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Superannuation

3 essential tips to maximise a superannuation fund at any age

| Sebastian Bowen

Some simple changes can make a big difference...

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Retirement

Have you checked your superannuation balance this month?

| Bernd Struben

What do you look for when choosing a super fund to help you retire in style?

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Retirement

From today you can earn and own more and still qualify for a pension in retirement

| Bronwyn Allen

Indexation changes to age pension payments and the asset and income tests become effective today.

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Retirement

Changes to age pension and retirement assets and income tests announced

| Bronwyn Allen

Indexation changes to the age pension will come into effect on 20 March.

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Superannuation

Is my superannuation on track?

| Bronwyn Allen

Here's how much superannuation you should have at your age right now to fund a comfortable retirement later.

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Retirement

Retirement: Can you afford to stop working?

| Sebastian Bowen

This report finds that retirement isn't optional for some Australians.

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Retirement

4 steps to take now to get the maximum benefit from your superannuation

| Bernd Struben

Taking these simple steps could materially boost your superannuation returns.

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Superannuation

What is considered a good superannuation balance for my age?

| Bronwyn Allen

There's an easy way to find out.

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Recent Retirement News

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Retirement

3 ASX dividend shares paying more than the pension in retirement

| Bronwyn Allen

How much money would you need to have invested to receive more in ASX dividends than the pension?

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Retirement

Government warning to retirees over Centrelink age pension misinformation

| Bronwyn Allen

We reveal an example of what the Centrelink age pension misinformation circulating online looks like.

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Retirement

How to invest your first $10,000 in ASX shares towards an early retirement

| James Mickleboro

Your first move could be an important one when it comes to building a retirement portfollio.

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Superannuation written on a jar with Australian dollar notes.
Superannuation

3 essential tips to maximise a superannuation fund at any age

| Sebastian Bowen

Some simple changes can make a big difference...

Read more »

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Retirement

How to retire early using ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Want to retire early? Take a look at this guide.

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Retirement

If I were a retiree, I'd buy these 2 ASX shares straightaway

| Tristan Harrison

Retirees may do well with these investments in their portfolio.

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Retirement

The best ASX 200 retirement shares to buy in May

| James Mickleboro

Bell Potter thinks these shares could be top options for retirees. Let's find out why.

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Retirement

2 wonderful ASX 200 retirement shares I'd buy in May

| Tristan Harrison

I’m very positive on these stocks for retirees.

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ETFs

How ASX ETFs could help you retire rich

| James Mickleboro

These funds could be helpful for investors looking to retire with a nice nest egg.

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Retirement

Want to retire rich? I would invest $1,000 a month into ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

$1,000 a month could go a long way if you have time on your side.

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Superannuation written on a jar with Australian dollar notes.
Retirement

Have you checked your superannuation balance this month?

| Bernd Struben

What do you look for when choosing a super fund to help you retire in style?

Read more »

A mature age woman with a groovy short haircut and glasses, sits at her computer, pen in hand thinking about information she is seeing on the screen.
Retirement

From today you can earn and own more and still qualify for a pension in retirement

| Bronwyn Allen

Indexation changes to age pension payments and the asset and income tests become effective today.

Read more »

An older gentleman leans over his partner's shoulder as she looks at a tablet device while seated at a table in their classic Australian old person's home, complete with comfortable furniture and family photographs on the walls.
Retirement

Changes to age pension and retirement assets and income tests announced

| Bronwyn Allen

Indexation changes to the age pension will come into effect on 20 March.

Read more »

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Retirement

3 ASX retirement shares to buy with $10,000

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these shares could be worth considering for a retirement portfolio.

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Retirement

These 3 ASX dividend shares are perfect for retirees

| Sebastian Bowen

Retirees have different investing needs to other investors.

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Superannuation

Is my superannuation on track?

| Bronwyn Allen

Here's how much superannuation you should have at your age right now to fund a comfortable retirement later.

Read more »

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Retirement

2 of the best ASX shares to buy for a retirement portfolio

| James Mickleboro

These buy-rated shares could be top picks for a retirement portfolio. Let's see why analysts are bullish on them.

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Retirement

I would invest $500 a month into ASX shares to retire rich

| James Mickleboro

These are the steps I would take to try and retire with more money than I could need.

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Retirement

Retirement: Can you afford to stop working?

| Sebastian Bowen

This report finds that retirement isn't optional for some Australians.

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Retirement

How to build a winning retirement portfolio with ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Analysts see these shares as great options for retirees in 2025.

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Retirement

2 of the best ASX 200 blue chip shares to buy for a retirement portfolio

| James Mickleboro

Analysts at Bell Potter rate these shares very highly. Here's why they could be top options for retirees.

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Retirement

Retirees: 2 cheap ASX dividend shares to buy in February

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks offer both yield and compelling value.

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Retirement

4 steps to take now to get the maximum benefit from your superannuation

| Bernd Struben

Taking these simple steps could materially boost your superannuation returns.

Read more »

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ETFs

Want $1 million in retirement? Look at 3 simple ASX ETFs to buy and hold for decades

| James Mickleboro

Retiring wealthy doesn't need a complicated investment strategy.

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Retirement

Why these ASX retirement shares could be top picks in January

| James Mickleboro

Retirees might want to check out these shares that Bell Potter rates highly.

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Retirement

Analysts say these fantastic ASX retirement shares are buys

| James Mickleboro

Here's why these top shares could be great picks for retirees.

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An older man wearing a helmet is set to ride his motorbike into the sunset, making the most of his retirement.
Superannuation

What is considered a good superannuation balance for my age?

| Bronwyn Allen

There's an easy way to find out.

Read more »

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Retirement

How I'd generate $80,000 of retirement income from ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

This is one way that investors could aim for a rich retirement.

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Retirement

3 high-quality ASX 200 retirement shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Analysts have good things to say about these shares. Let's see why they could be good options for retirees.

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Retirement

3 ASX 200 retirement shares that could be top buys in 2025

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these shares could be good options for a retirement portfolio. Let's see why.

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Retirement

How does your superannuation balance compare with the average in Australia?

| James Mickleboro

Do you more than average? Let's find out what Australians have stored away for retirement.

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Retirement

How much superannuation do I need to retire in Australia?

| Bronwyn Allen

The Australian Retirement Standard has just been updated. Here are the new numbers.

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How to invest

How I would generate $50,000 of retirement income from ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Don't retire with less than you need. Here's how I would look for a $50,000 income in retirement.

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Retirement

2 super strong ASX 200 shares to buy for a winning retirement portfolio

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these shares are buys. Here's why they could be top options for retirees.

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Superannuation

How long will $700,000 in superannuation last in retirement?

| Zach Bristow

What's the verdict?

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Retirement

3 ASX 200 shares to buy for a strong retirement portfolio

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these blue chip shares are in the buy zone right now.

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Retirement

How the ASX MOAT ETF can help you retire early

| James Mickleboro

Want to invest like Warren Buffett? This is how you can do it and try to retire rich.

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Superannuation

Here's the average superannuation balance at age 35 in Australia

| Sebastian Bowen

How does your super measure up?

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Retirement

3 super strong ASX 200 retirement shares to buy in November

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these strong stocks could be great options for investors right now.

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Retirement

Approaching retirement? Here's why I would put $10,000 into this ASX stock

| Sebastian Bowen

I think this stock could be the perfect fit for your golden years...

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