One of the most common questions from those entering or nearing retirement is, ‘How much money can I have before it affects my pension?’ Our answer is usually derived from... read more →
A Self-Managed Super Fund (SMSF) is a unique and increasingly popular retirement savings vehicle in Australia. SMSFs offer individuals and families greater control, flexibility, and investment choices than traditional superannuation... read more →
Superannuation planning is just as important as tax planning at the end of the financial year. As such, it is an area that needs to be carefully reviewed and checked... read more →
Many of us would like to think that ‘older’ means ‘wiser’, but when it comes to money that isn’t always the case. The complexity of Australia’s superannuation and pension systems... read more →
For many, the word ‘retirement’ is associated with the idea of extended holidays to far-flung locations or spending quality time with grandchildren. However, there are a range of financial, emotional... read more →
When it comes to investing for a comfortable retirement, could you be your own worst enemy? Here’s how your unconscious fears and biases could impact your financial decision-making – and... read more →
Back in the days of “normal” interest rates the simple answer to the question “what do I do with any surplus savings?” was “pay off debt”. That’s still a sound... read more →
Getting the balance right between a safe spending rate and having enough income to enjoy retirement takes some careful planning. Investing for a reasonable return is one approach to helping... read more →
As human beings, we have a natural preference for things to stay as they are. It’s a tendency psychologists refer to as status quo bias. But in a world where... read more →