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Downsizing your home
July 27, 2026Retirement Planning
Downsizing at a glanceDownsizing your home can reduce the size of your mortgage and ongoing running costs in some situations, but buying and selling costs can add up. Your equity and loan to value ratio (LVR) can affect your next loan options and costs, including whether lenders mortgage insurance (LMI) applies. If you’re 55 or...Read More
Here are some ways to help you get the most out of any retirement savings. Do a retirement budgetWhen you retire, some of the things you spend your money on will change. Having a budget will give you a plan – and control – for your retirement spending. If you’re not sure how to even...Read More
Every few months, someone in the superannuation industry declares that Australians now “need” around A$1 million to retire comfortably. It’s a big, scary number. But consumer advocates say most people can retire with far less. Independent estimates suggest something closer to $322,000 is enough for many retirees who own their own home. So who’s right...Read More
Start your retirement financial plan early Don’t wait until you’re getting close to retirement to start your plan. You have a greater chance of a comfortable retirement if you make your plan a priority early in your working life. A critical part of your retirement plan is superannuation, especially if home ownership is going to...Read More
The income assumptions many have carried into retirement are being tested in the current economic climate. Markets have lurched from one direction to another; interest rates have lifted faster than expected, with the possibility of more increases in the months ahead, and there’s no end in sight to the global uncertainty. While the market shocks...Read More
Take these steps to set yourself up for a confident transition to retirement For many Australians, the final couple of years before retirement can feel both exciting and unsettling at the same time. Work may be winding down, but the reality of living without a regular pay packet is getting closer. This is the stage...Read More
Can I access my super early?
May 25, 2026Retirement Planning
Many older Australians are understandably eager to access their superannuation, but strict rules apply. For many Australians, superannuation will be their most significant source of long‑term savings. Yet, despite being a crucial part of the nation’s retirement income system since the introduction of compulsory super payments in the early 1990s, confusion still reigns for many...Read More
Retiring well means making a series of decisions to ensure a financially secure post-work life. One practical step is to work out the income you need each week to survive and thrive when you stop working. If you are one of the many Australians still working and growing your super, knowing more about tailored retirement...Read More
The Federal Government increased the Age Pension from 20 March 2026, alongside a gradual rise in deeming rates. Advocacy group COTA Australia says the pension boost will offer relief, but warns updated deeming assumptions may not reflect the realities facing all older Australians. From 20 March 2026, around 2.5 million Australians receiving the Age Pension...Read More
Discover ways to answer the common question ‘How much do I need to retire?’ Learn about retirement costs How much retirement costs depends on what you want out of retirement, and your individual needs and circumstances. The lifestyle you want may look different to another person’s, so your living costs will be different. For example,...Read More