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Retirement conjures up images of leisurely walks, relaxing at the beach, lawn bowls and holidays. It’s a nice picture, but the majority of Australians struggle with stretching their retirement funds. The sad fact of the matter is that your funds might not last throughout your retirement. Luckily, there are ways you can boost your retirement …
Only 13% of Australians believe they will have full control over their retirement, according to a new study by Compare the Market. The study (of 3,000 people( found that one in three Australians believed they won’t be able to retire when they are 65 years old. The majority of these were aged between 45 and …
Article source: Sophie Elsworth and Anthony Keane, News Corp Australia Network Exclusive: Investors reliant on share returns are set to have their cash refunds slashed amid fears changes to tax credits could push tens of thousands people onto the aged pension. If elected next year the Federal Labor Party is set to deny investors franking …
Australian retirees could have more money in their pension fund than they expect, according to a new study. But if you’re a retired female who is renting, you won’t be able to live as comfortably. The study by the Grattan Institute – called Money in retirement: more than enough – claims Australians are less likely to suffer …
The Australian Tax Office has released figures claiming there is $17.5 billion worth of superannuation yet to be claimed. In the 2017-2018 Financial Year, more than $420 million worth of superannuation was claimed, but that has barely touched the surface. The lost super is spread between more than 6.2 million accounts – and yours could …
Opinion By Olivia Maragna, as published in the Sydney Morning Herald More than 14 million Australians have a superannuation balance, with most having some exposure to shares, property and other growth investments that move in value. While superannuation has performed well over the first quarter of the financial year, October was a disappointing month, with market conditions …
Property expert Matthew Hughes outlines the steps buyers can take to avoid negative equity and what to do if you find yourself in the negative equity trap.
The Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA) has urged Aussie super savers not to panic following falls in Australian and U.S. share markets this week.
There was an increase in the cost of living for retirees in the June quarter 2018, with increases in the cost of health services, transport, and clothing in particular, according to the Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA) Retirement Standard.
We need to know more about charities to be sure they are helping their cause, not themselves, writes Ushi Ghoorah.
