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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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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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Recent Retirement News

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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

Buy these ASX 200 shares for your retirement portfolio

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these high-quality stocks could be great options for retirees.

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Retirement

2 ASX shares I think would be excellent buys for retirement

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks are compelling ideas for dividends and growth in my view.

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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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Retirement

Retiring soon? Here are the ASX shares to buy

| James Mickleboro

These stocks could be great options for a retirement portfolio according to analysts.

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Retirement

What is the average amount people save for their retirement?

| Bronwyn Allen

How much of your income should you be putting aside?

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Retirement

3 of the best ASX 200 retirement shares to buy in October

| James Mickleboro

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

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Retirement

Can you earn ASX dividend income and still get the pension?

| Sebastian Bowen

Let's find out.

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Retirement

Why these ASX 200 shares could be excellent picks for a retirement portfolio

| James Mickleboro

Analysts have buy ratings on these shares. Let's see what they are saying.

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Retirement

Are you making the most of this 'international tax haven' in retirement?

| Tristan Harrison

This could be one of the best things to help grow our wealth.

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Retirement

2 Vanguard ASX index funds could turn $750 per month into $46,000 in annual dividend income by retirement

| Tristan Harrison

These ETFs could be strong picks for future retirement income.

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Retirement

3 steps to prepare an investment portfolio for transition to retirement

| Sebastian Bowen

Retirees should think about investing differently.

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Retirement

Buy Woolworths and this ASX 200 retirement share

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think investors should consider these stocks for their retirement portfolio.

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REITs

Why I think this could be the #1 ASX property stock for retirement

| Tristan Harrison

I believe this stock is offering everything that retirees could want.

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Retirement

How much can you have in retirement assets and still get a pension under new rules?

| Bronwyn Allen

Higher assets and income limits will apply from 20 September.

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Retirement

These ASX retirement shares could be great long term picks

| James Mickleboro

Building a retirement portfolio? Check out these options.

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Retirement

3 of the best ASX 200 retirement shares to buy in September

| James Mickleboro

Analysts have buy ratings on these quality companies.

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Dividend Investing

How much cash do you need to quit work and live off dividend income?

| Tristan Harrison

Dividend income can unlock a well-funded life.

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Retirement

How Gen X is planning for retirement while raising kids and caring for parents

| Bronwyn Allen

The oldest members of Gen X will turn 60 next year, thereby gaining access to their superannuation.

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Retirement

Expert tips to ensure your money lasts in retirement

| Bronwyn Allen

Starting early with your retirement planning is essential for many reasons.

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Retirement

Why these ASX retirement shares could be quality options

| James Mickleboro

Analysts have good things to say about these names. Let's see why they are bullish.

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Retirement

2 ~5%+ yielding ASX shares to buy for a retirement account in August

| James Mickleboro

Brokers think these stocks could offer great yields, which could make them top options for retirees.

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Retirement

Don't ruin retirement by making this common mistake in times like these

| Zach Bristow

As always, a long-term horizon is the most crucial aspect.

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Retirement

Is Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (VAS) the only investment retirees need?

| Tristan Harrison

Can the ASX 300 provide everything a retiree wants?

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Retirement

3 blue chip ASX retirement shares to buy this month

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these defensive blue chips could be in the buy zone.

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Retirement

3 boring but beautiful ASX 200 shares to add to a retirement portfolio

| Sebastian Bowen

I think these three stocks would seamlessly slot into a retirement portfolio.

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Retirement

3 excellent ASX 200 retirement shares to buy in August

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these stocks could be good additions to a retirement portfolio next month.

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Retirement

Retirees: 2 high-yield ASX dividend stocks to buy in August

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these shares could be quality options for a retirement portfolio.

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Retirement

Retirement, extra income, holidays: Top 10 reasons Aussies invest

| Bronwyn Allen

Some people invest to build wealth for retirement while others are focussed on lifestyle improvements.

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Retirement

How much superannuation should I have at 50?

| James Mickleboro

Let's find out if you are on track for a comfortable retirement.

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Retirement

Delayed retirement and other costs of being the Bank of Mum and Dad

| Bronwyn Allen

A survey shows delayed retirement and lost opportunities to travel are among the costs.

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Retirement

2 ASX 200 retirement shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Analysts have buy ratings on these high-quality stocks.

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Retirement

If I were 60 I'd buy these ASX shares for dividends

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks could be appealing options for passive income.

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Superannuation

What's the average age Australians access their superannuation?

| Zach Bristow

Here's what the data says.

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Dividend Investing

How much cash do you need to quit work and live off ASX dividend income?

| Sebastian Bowen

Dividends are the best path to an early retirement for most Australians...

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Retirement

2 ASX shares to buy for a retirement portfolio in FY25

| James Mickleboro

Analysts have put buy ratings on these stocks. Here's why they could be worth considering for retirees.

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Retirement

2 ASX investments I think all retirees should have

| Tristan Harrison

Investors shouldn’t underestimate how important these two things are.

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Retirement

Will you still be paying a mortgage in retirement?

| Bronwyn Allen

One in three Australians expect to still be paying off their home loans in retirement, a survey shows.

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Retirement

3 top ASX retirement shares to buy for FY25

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these stocks could be good additions to a retirement portfolio.

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