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Superannuation

Warning: This superannuation myth could derail your retirement

| Samantha Menzies

So many Aussies make the same mistake.

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Superannuation

Here is the average Australian superannuation balance at age 62 in 2026

| Samantha Menzies

And how to catch up if you’re behind.

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Retirement

How I would aim to build a $500,000 ASX retirement portfolio

| Grace Alvino

I don’t think building a meaningful retirement portfolio needs to be complicated.

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Retirement

Can you afford to retire in 2026? Find out in 2 minutes

| Leigh Gant

Before you decide to retire in 2026, take two minutes to pressure-test your finances the smart way.

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Retirement

How to build a million-dollar SMSF if you start investing in 2026

| Grace Alvino

Building a million-dollar SMSF is not about perfect timing.

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Retirement

My simple 5-share ASX retirement portfolio

| Grace Alvino

A simple ASX retirement portfolio built for income, diversification, and long-term stability without unnecessary complexity.

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Superannuation

Why superannuation tied only to property and cash could fail retirees

| Leigh Gant

Superannuation built only on property and cash may struggle.

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Retirement

Retirement wealth plan: Create $1 million with a single Australian stock

| Sebastian Bowen

Compounding can help you retire early.

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Recent Retirement News

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Retirement

Why these ASX shares could be perfect for a retirement portfolio

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these shares would be good defensive picks.

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Retirement

How to retire early with ASX dividend stocks

| James Mickleboro

Here are five steps to take if you are aiming to retire early.

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Retirement

Pension deeming threshold changes from 1 July

| Bronwyn Allen

Newly announced changes to the deeming thresholds may affect your eligibility for the age pension.

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Retirement

Pension changes to assets and income tests revealed

| Bronwyn Allen

Indexation changes to the age pension assets and income tests will come into effect on 1 July.

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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

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

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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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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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.

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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.

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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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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 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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