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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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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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Superannuation

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

| Zach Bristow

What's the verdict?

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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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Recent Retirement News

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⏸️ Shares for retirement

3 signs you're ready to retire early in 2020

| Ken Hall

As you look to transition to retirement in 2020, look out for these 3 big signs.

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⏸️ Retirement SMSF Income

Why changing the superannuation age limit shouldn't matter

| Ken Hall

Changes to the current superannuation age limits shouldn't change your retirement plans or super contributions.

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Retirement

3 simple steps to retiring as an ASX millionaire

| Ken Hall

How anyone can retire early as a millionaire with a little hard work, discipline and a solid investment strategy.

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Share Gainers

How to retire early in 2020 with this 3-stock ASX portfolio

| Ken Hall

How you can achieve FIRE and retire early with a mix of stability, growth and income in your ASX portfolio,…

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⏸️ SMSF Investors

How much is enough when it comes to superannuation?

| Ken Hall

The superannuation system can seem complicated, but how can you know what's a big enough balance for you?

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⏸️ SMSF Investors

Why the Federal Government is looking to change the super system

| Ken Hall

What are the proposed changes to the superannuation system that everyone is talking about and will they affect your retirement…

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⏸️ SMSF Investors

How to decide on your superannuation asset allocation

| Ken Hall

How can you decide on asset allocations for your super account and where is the best place to start for…

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⏸️ SMSF Investors

How to use your superannuation account to maximise returns

| Ken Hall

As we enter the 2020 financial year, let's take a look at how your super account can boost your after-tax…

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Motley Fool Take Stock

Be alarmed: they're coming for your Super

| Scott Phillips (TMFGilla)

Have you heard anything crazier than recent calls to both delay increases to compulsory superannuation, and to exempt the employers…

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Investing Strategies

Lazy retirees: earn a growing passive-income stream in these 3 steps

| Motley Fool Staff

Here’s how you could enjoy a second income in retirement without exerting a significant amount of effort.

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⏸️ Dividend shares for retirement

3 ASX shares to buy for a retiree's portfolio

| Tristan Harrison

These 3 ASX shares would fit right into a retiree’s portfolio.

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⏸️ Dividend shares for retirement

Why Coles and these ASX shares could be strong buys for retirees

| James Mickleboro

I think Coles Group Ltd (ASX:COL) shares and two others could be great options for retirees...

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Retirement

Retire early with these quality ASX shares

| James Mickleboro

Webjet Limited (ASX:WEB) shares are one of three that I feel could help investors retire early...

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REITs

How to get rich and retire early on a passive income from REITs

| Peter Stephens

REITs could provide relatively low risks that increase the stability of a passive income and help you retire early.

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⏸️ Investing for Income

Retirement saving: 3 things I wish I'd known about dividend investing

| Motley Fool Staff

Here's why I think following these three steps could make dividend investing more profitable.

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⏸️ Investing for Income

2 ASX shares to buy in your 40s to pay the bills in retirement

| Jules Woodward

Wesfarmers Limited (ASX: WES) and Transurban Group (ASX: TCL) are 2 conservative ASX shares to consider putting away for retirement.

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⏸️ Dividend shares for retirement

3 ASX shares to buy for investors in their 60s or older

| Tristan Harrison

Here are 3 ASX shares to buy for investors in their 60s.

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

Most retirees are now self-funded and this has implications for ASX shares

| Brendon Lau

Most new retirees don’t need to depend on government payments to cover living expenses and the number of self-funded retirees…

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Dividend Investing

Retirement savings: 1 simple step to make a passive income each month

| Peter Stephens

Generating a passive income in retirement may become easier through investing in dividend-paying stocks.

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Resources Shares

Post-election investing: why super could be your best bet

| Ken Hall

With the Federal Election now in the rear-view mirror and the domestic equities landscape looking a little brighter, it’s time…

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Retirement

3 quality ASX dividend shares for your retirement portfolio

| James Mickleboro

Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) shares are one of three that I think could be great options for retirees...

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Share Market News

Macquarie tips the Transurban share price to hit $15.48

| Tom Richardson

Transurban Group (ASX: TCL) offers a forward yield potentially above 4%.

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⏸️ Dividend shares for retirement

3 ASX shares to buy for investors in retirement

| Tristan Harrison

Here are 3 ASX shares that could make good retirement shares.

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⏸️ Dividend shares for retirement

3 ASX shares that could be perfect for a retiree's portfolio

| Tristan Harrison

Here are 3 ASX shares that could perfectly into a retiree’s portfolio.

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Share Market News

Here's why the CBA share price jumped 5.5% today

| Tom Richardson

It's a post election share market party.

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⏸️ Retirement SMSF Income

Election: What's all the fuss about franking credits?

| Ken Hall

As the Federal Election approaches in the coming week or so, let's look at what franking credits actually are and…

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Share Market News

NAB slashes dividend by 16%: Are there more cuts to come?

| Tom Richardson

National Australia Bank Ltd (ASX:NAB), Buy or sell?

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Personal Finance

Why superannuation could unlock your personal finance potential

| Ken Hall

Superannuation is looming as a key battleground in the upcoming May Federal Election – but how does it work and…

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⏸️ Dividend shares for retirement

3 ASX shares for income hungry retirees

| Tristan Harrison

Here are three ASX shares for income hungry retirees.

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⏸️ Investor Education

3 things I've learnt from starting a SMSF

| Brendon Lau

My decision to start a self-managed super fund (SMSF) turned out to be the right one but for the wrong…

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Retirement

How anyone can use their superannuation to become a millionaire

| Ken Hall

For many, joining the “Millionaire’s Club” seems like just a pipe dream – but the magic of compounding interest and…

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⏸️ Dividend shares for retirement

3 top-quality ASX dividend shares to buy for retirees

| Tristan Harrison

These are 3 high-quality ASX dividend shares to buy for retirees.

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Retirement

To sacrifice or not to sacrifice: how superannuation can help you FIRE

| Ken Hall

Many Australians think that early retirement is just a pipe dream that is for the billionaires of this world –…

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⏸️ Shares for retirement

Why I'd buy Coles and these ASX dividend shares for a retirement portfolio

| James Mickleboro

Coles Group Ltd (ASX:COL) shares are one of three that I would add to a retirement portfolio...

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⏸️ Dividend shares for retirement

3 ASX shares to buy for investors in their 60s

| Tristan Harrison

Here are 3 ASX shares to buy for investors in their 60s.

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⏸️ Dividend shares for retirement

3 quality ASX shares for retirees to buy in April

| James Mickleboro

Why I would buy Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ASX:ANZ) shares if I were a retiree...

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Share Market News

The first 2 blue-chip dividend shares I'd buy for my SMSF

| Tom Richardson

What shares should I buy for my SMSF?

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Share Market News

Goldman Sachs: The Scentre share price target is $4.81

| Motley Fool Staff

The Scentre Group (ASX: SCG) yield is 5.3% today.

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Personal Finance

The simple personal finance secret to an early retirement

| Ken Hall

Early retirement isn't just for the mega-rich or the top 1% of society - and this simple secret can unlock…

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Personal Finance

Why dividend reinvestment plans are your retirement portfolio's best friend

| Ken Hall

Should you reinvest dividends?

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