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Photo of New Abbotsford convent CEO Justine Hyde near the Abbotsford Convent on Monday 16 June 2025.

Abbotsford Convent fights plan to ‘wall off’ iconic spire with retirement village

Custodians of the historic site fear a proposed four-storey building would be “excessive and imposing” and clash with the convent’s public-spirited ethos.

  • Rachael Dexter

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

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.

  • Bec Wilson
The government could mandate that super funds invest in products on your behalf that guarantee an income for life.

Retirement at 70? It’s coming, whether we like it or not

This week, Denmark made the bold move to shift its retirement age. And it won’t be long until countries everywhere are forced to follow suit.

  • Bec Wilson
Super in limbo.

Who cares about a tax on $3 million super balances? Maybe you should

It is time we all stood up and gave this policy a bit more thought before it gets rushed through parliament, as there could be some unintended consequences.

  • Bec Wilson
Assets that belonged to both of you as a couple will be split evenly in any divorce proceedings.

Can I stop my ex-husband from misusing our son’s school savings?

Assets that belonged to both of you as a couple will be included in any financial settlement, so there may not be much you can do.

  • Paul Benson
The lack of appropriate advice for retirees means these sorts of scams will become more and more common.

Sweeping new super changes in June? Don’t fall for it

This week I was asked about major changes to superannuation coming on June 1. At first, I didn’t give it a second thought – but then the queries kept coming.

  • Bec Wilson
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A range of new rate hikes on retirement villages may help councils raise revenue, but they could seriously affect poorer residents.

A nasty surprise is about to hit these retirees

A range of new rate hikes on retirement villages may help councils raise revenue, but they could seriously affect poorer residents.

  • Rachel Lane
Retirement is not a set of rules that apply to everyone. It’s a phase of life that is packed with choices.

Retirement is powerful and freeing. It’s time we treated it that way

Retirement has been sold to us as a finish line, a reward. But in reality, it’s a blank canvas.

  • Bec Wilson
Even if your finances are separated, you will still be treated as a couple for Centrelink purposes.

My wife and I have separate finances. Can I get a higher pension?

Even if your finances are separated, you will still be treated as a couple for Centrelink purposes.

  • Paul Benson
Not ready to fully give up work? Try taking retirement for a test drive.

Not ready to retire yet? This could be the strategy for you

An abrupt halt from work might not be the best option for every individual, so maybe a test drive is the way to go.

  • Bec Wilson