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I’m 10 years off retirement. Should I focus on buying a property?

I’m 10 years off retirement. Should I focus on buying a property?

With a 10-year time frame, property is a sound investment. But it’s important to be clear on what your objectives are.

  • by Paul Benson

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Seven steps to boost your super this tax time

Seven steps to boost your super this tax time

Most people don’t think about their super until something shifts. But with June 30 fast approaching, this is the perfect time to take a look.

  • by Bec Wilson
Your five-point super plan for EOFY

Your five-point super plan for EOFY

The end of the financial year is fast approaching, so what should you be doing about your super?

  • by Simon Webster
My super fund is closing one of my accounts. What should I do?

My super fund is closing one of my accounts. What should I do?

It’s not uncommon for funds to close accounts and move your balance into cash. But leaving it there may shrink your savings.

  • by Noel Whittaker
Retirement Check-in

Retirement Check-in

Superannuation shouldn’t be set and forget. Our six-part series shows you how to regularly check in on your retirement.

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How do I know if I have enough money to retire?

How do I know if I have enough money to retire?

If you’re unable to enlist the help of a financial planner, there are some methods you can do yourself to get an idea of how much you’ll need.

  • by Paul Benson
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Retiring without $1 million? Don’t worry, so is everyone else

Retiring without $1 million? Don’t worry, so is everyone else

For a long time, retirees have thought of $1 million as the ideal amount to have in retirement. But new research has just blown a hole in that myth.

  • by Bec Wilson
How one simple switch can supercharge your super

How one simple switch can supercharge your super

Choosing the right investment strategy – especially when you’re younger – can make a huge difference down the line.

  • by Katie Cunningham
Aged care costs are soaring but you can still do it on a budget. Here’s how
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Aged care

Aged care costs are soaring but you can still do it on a budget. Here’s how

Not everyone moving into aged care has a house they can sell, or superannuation to draw down, so here’s how to manage it on a budget.

  • by Rachel Lane
I’m retired and sick of strata fees. Should I sell up and rent instead?

I’m retired and sick of strata fees. Should I sell up and rent instead?

The costs that come with owning an apartment such as special levies and strata fees can quickly build up.

  • by Paul Benson
How to shore up your retirement without paying a cent

How to shore up your retirement without paying a cent

Our super may be all over the shop, but this little-known method can help you get sorted – without having to dip into your savings.

  • by Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon