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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

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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Share Market News

Here's why more Australians intend to work during retirement

| Bronwyn Allen

A new survey reveals insights into the retirement intentions of older Australian workers.

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Superannuation

Is your superannuation on track for retiring at age 65?

| Zach Bristow

Knowing the numbers can be a helpful guide.

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Retirement

How would the proposed unrealised gains tax impact your superannuation?

| Zach Bristow

If passed, the impacts could be profound for those with higher-end super balances.

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Retirement

What's your superannuation 'sweet spot' and how can you get there?

| Zach Bristow

Understanding this could be a big help in retirement.

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Retirement

How a 0.5% difference in superannuation fees costs you $100,000 by retirement

| Bronwyn Allen

Say WHAT?

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Retirement

Pension and home ownership not enough to meet basic living costs in retirement: survey

| Bronwyn Allen

Older Australians are also increasingly concerned about aged care costs.

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Recent Retirement News

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⏸️ Shares for retirement

3 ASX shares investors over 50 should own

| Tristan Harrison

If you’re an investor over 50 I think you should own these three ASX shares in your portfolio such as…

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⏸️ Dividend shares for retirement

Milton share price falls on FY20 half-year result, is it a buy?

| Tristan Harrison

The share price of LIC Milton Corporation Limited (ASX:MLT) is down after reporting its half-year result, is it a buy?

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⏸️ Dividend shares for retirement

Why this dividend share could be a retiree's dream

| Tristan Harrison

I think that National Storage REIT (ASX:NSR) could be a dream idea for a retiree’s portfolio for dividend income.

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Share Market News

How to set up your superannuation for success in 2020

| Ken Hall

If you're looking to set up your superannuation for the year ahead, check out my top tips to get the…

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Retirement

Should you invest in your superannuation fund?

| Sebastian Bowen

Many super funds will let you invest in ASX shares, but should you take up the offer?

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⏸️ Dividend shares for retirement

How much do you need to comfortably live off dividends in retirement?

| Tristan Harrison

In this age of low interest rates and low growth, how much is needed to comfortably live off dividends in…

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Retirement

3 simple steps to retiring early

| Kate O'Brien

By taking an early retirement, you could be on permanent holiday much sooner than you think. Here are 3 steps…

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Retirement

Can you afford to retire? Find out in 3 minutes

| Kate O'Brien

Everyone would like to be able to afford to be able to retire, but how do you know when you…

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⏸️ SMSF Investors

3 ASX 200 shares for your self-managed super fund in 2020

| Ken Hall

If you don't know what to do with your self-managed super fund in 2020, check out these 3 ASX 200…

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Retirement

Retirement 101: why dividend stocks can boost your retirement income right now

| Peter Stephens

An impressive outlook for dividend stocks could enhance your retirement income.

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Retirement

Why I'd ditch cash deposits and buy undervalued dividend shares today

| Peter Stephens

Dividend stocks could offer impressive income and capital returns in the long run.

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Retirement

No savings at 50? 3 simple steps to grow your retirement savings

| Peter Stephens

Here’s how you could build a surprisingly large retirement nest egg from a standing start at age 50.

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Retirement

Worried about your retirement savings? Follow these 3 simple steps today

| Peter Stephens

Here’s how you could improve your retirement prospects with passive income.

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Retirement

Forget the lottery: I'd follow these 3 Warren Buffett tips to retire early

| Peter Stephens

I think that following Warren Buffett’s advice could improve your financial future.

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Retirement

How to retire early on a growing passive income

| Peter Stephens

Here’s how you could build a retirement nest egg that provides a generous passive income in older age.

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Retirement

Under 40? Here's why you should pay attention to your super in 2020

| Sebastian Bowen

If you're under 40, spending 30 minutes looking at your superannuation could be the best investment you ever make

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Retirement

Retirees: here's 1 simple trick to boost your passive income

| Peter Stephens

Focusing on this aspect of investing could enhance your passive income in retirement.

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Retirement

1 simple rule to help work out when you can retire

| Kate O'Brien

Most people wouldn’t mind retiring early, but how do you know when you can afford to? One rule can help…

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Share Market News

Forget gold! Here's where I'd invest today to get rich and retire early

| Peter Stephens

I think there are better risk/reward opportunities than gold at the present time.

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Retirement

Cash savings can hurt your retirement prospects! This is a better way to make a million

| Peter Stephens

Avoiding cash savings and investing in the stock market could boost your financial prospects.

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Retirement

Don't save for retirement! Here's a better way to double your passive income

| Peter Stephens

Investing in shares could deliver a higher passive income than holding cash.

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⏸️ Dividend shares for retirement

3 reasons why you can retire early with dividend shares

| Peter Stephens

Here’s why buying dividend shares could boost your financial future.

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Retirement

1 simple retirement mistake that could cost you dearly

| Peter Stephens

Avoiding this common mistake could enhance your retirement prospects.

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Retirement

Don't earn $250k per year? Here's how to FIRE with a low income.

| Ken Hall

You don't have to be in the top tax bracket to retire early and enjoy your freedom, so here's an…

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Retirement

3 simple steps to retire with a million

| Peter Stephens

Here’s how you could build a 7-figure portfolio.

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Retirement

How long until you can afford to retire? These 3 factors will help you work it out

| Kate O'Brien

Early retirement is the dream for many people. So how do you know when you can afford to retire? We…

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Retirement

Are you making this common retirement mistake?

| Peter Stephens

Could you boost your retirement prospects by starting to invest today?

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⏸️ Dividend shares for retirement

How ASX dividend shares can help you retire early

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's how ASX dividend shares can help you retire early through passive income.

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Personal Finance

Following the FIRE: Financial Independence, Retire Early

| Kate O'Brien

Financial Independence Retire Early (FIRE) is a lifestyle movement which allows its proponents to retire and live off their portfolios.…

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Retirement

What to look for in APRA's new super fund heatmap

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's what to look for in APRA's new super fund heatmap.

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Retirement

Is your super fund underperforming and hurting your retirement?

| Ken Hall

Find out if your super fund is underperforming after APRA released its long-awaited "heat map" of super fund performance on…

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⏸️ Dividend shares for retirement

Why this ASX stock could be a perfect choice for retirees

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX: WES) would make a perfect ASX share for a retirement portfolio

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⏸️ Dividend shares for retirement

3 ASX shares to buy for rock solid retirement income

| Tristan Harrison

Here are 3 ASX shares that you could buy for rock solid retirement income, including ARB Corporation Limited (ASX:ARB).

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⏸️ Shares for Super Retirement

Is it smart to invest in super as a young Aussie?

| Ken Hall

It can be tough to know what's the best way to invest your money for the future - but should…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

How to retire early with ASX ETFs

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's how ASX ETFs like Vanguard Australian Shares High Yield ETF (ASX: VHY) can help you achieve financial freedom and…

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Share Market News

Are Australian banks facing a new great crisis?

| Tom Richardson

The first three crisis to hit banks were labelled as deregulation in mid 1980s, the early 90s recession, and the GFC.

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Retirement

Why super is your best investment

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why I think superannuation is really your best investment

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⏸️ Shares for retirement

How much do you know about your superannuation?

| Ken Hall

Not many Aussies fully understand their superannuation. Here are a few quick things to consider when it comes to planning…

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Retirement

Stop saving, start buying dividend stocks: a simple plan to retire early

| Motley Fool Staff

Here’s how you could increase your chances of retiring early by making one simple change to how you manage your…

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Retirement

How to hack your superannuation

| Kate O'Brien

Australians had a combined $2.87 trillion in superannuation assets as at June 2019. Too often, however, we give too little…

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