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Key points: There are many benefits to moving into independent living You have many different types of retirement villages to choose from Retirement villages provide a range of lifestyle and village facilities Many people look at retirement villages as a way to downsize Benefits of independent living For people with an active lifestyle this type...Read More
Planning for retirement
April 7, 2025Retirement Planning
Questions to start your retirement planning Here are a few questions to get your retirement planning underway. Thinking about these might lead you to more questions, but that’s the fun part of the journey. How much money will you need for your retirement plan? How long will you likely spend in retirement? Where will the...Read More
About 36% of homeowners still have a mortgage when they retire, up from 23% a decade ago. This increase in mortgage debt is due to soaring property prices, changes in retirement ages and easy access to drawdown equity loans (where you use your home as security to get a loan, which can be used to...Read More
How much super you need
March 4, 2025Retirement Planning, Superannuation
Take some of the guesswork out of planning for the future. Work out how much super you’ll have when you retire, and if it will be enough to fund the lifestyle you want. It’s never too soon to start planning for a better financial future. Estimate how much super you’ll have You probably know how...Read More
As parents, the instinct to support our children never truly fades, even when they become adults but when you are looking at giving them a financial helping hand there is a bit to consider. It’s important to ensure any support you provide is not at the expense of your financial future. It can also be...Read More
Prepare to retire
February 17, 2025Retirement Planning
Preparing to retire is emotional and practical. Making a retirement plan can help you manage your finances, and cope better as your life and priorities change. Make a retirement plan Your retirement plan can be simple or detailed. Include: Timing — when you want to retire. This could change, but it’s good to have a...Read More
The Age Pension and your retirement plans
January 28, 2025Retirement Planning
Most people intend to retire between ages 65 and 66, according to the latest data and, surprisingly, despite growing superannuation balances, the Age Pension is the main source of income for many retirees.i The intended retirement age has increased significantly in the last two decades, from just over 62 years on average in 2004. Australian...Read More
Retirement income
January 7, 2025Retirement Planning
Retirement means different things to everyone. It may be a definite point in time when you stop work, and begin a new phase of life. Or it may be a gradual process where you vary working hours as your priorities shift. You might decide to leave employment and return to part-time work later. How much...Read More
Is a retirement village right for you?
December 9, 2024Retirement Planning
The retirement living sector is growing rapidly in Australia as the population ages and demand increases for a spot in a retirement village. For many people, the idea of having someone on site to help with property and garden maintenance is enough for them to make what can be a major change later in life....Read More
There is no debate that Australians love investing in property. The value of Australian residential real estate at the end of August 2024 was an estimated $10.95 trillion.i Some love it so much that they believe property is a better option for providing a retirement income. They see a bricks and mortar investment as a...Read More