Once you’ve built up a retirement nest egg, it can seem like a lot of money. You might be tempted to take at least some of your superannuation as a lump sum and treat yourself to something. But remember, with life expectancies on the increase, your money is likely to...
A successful retirement means different things to different people. Whatever your definition of retirement success, one thing is sure – no one wants their golden years pressured by financial concerns. A bit of careful planning can eliminate the worry of not having...
Purchase insurance through your super and gain a tax benefit. Insurance through super Purchasing Life Insurance, Income Protection and Total and Permanent Disability (TPD) insurance through super may be tax-effective and also provide you with peace of mind....
Investing in recovery In his third and possibly last Budget before the next federal election, Treasurer Josh Frydenberg is counting on a new wave of spending to ensure Australia’s economic recovery maintains its momentum. As expected, the focus is on jobs and...
The recent sharp rise in bond rates may not be a big topic of conversation around the Sunday barbecue, but it has set pulses racing on financial markets amid talk of inflation and what that might mean for investors. US 10-year government bond yields touched 1.61 per...
After spending their working life building retirement savings, many retirees are often reluctant to eat into their “nest egg” too quickly. This is understandable, given that we are living longer than previous generations and may need to pay for aged care and health...
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