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What is the 4 per cent rule, how does it work and is it reliable? The 4 per cent rule is a rule of thumb that helps investors easily calculate how much they need to save in order to ‘live off the earnings for the rest of their life’. Without this guideline, it would be… Read more »
Each week we ask a question to help you focus on an area of your finances that might need a closer look. This week: How healthy is your super balance? The fact is, most Australians aren’t on track for a comfortable retirement. They simply don’t have enough super in their account to see them through.… Read more »
Do you know if you’re on track for a comfy retirement? How much super should you have in your account already? And what should you do if there’s a gap (because trust me, there’s probably going to be a gap)? Not many 20-year-olds get their first job and think, “Yippee, I’m on my way to… Read more »
Data shows that seven out of 10 Aussies over 55 can probably take an early retirement. But there’s work to be done. If you’ve been madly punching the numbers into online retirement calculators and coming up short, you’re not alone. Cameron Dickson, Managing Director of financial advisory company The Moreton Group, reckons most calculators are… Read more »
Nobody wants to be poor in retirement, especially if you’re living the good life now. Which is a significant part of the problem… We’re generally pretty bad at thinking ahead. It’s human nature to care more about our immediate satisfaction and happiness than making sacrifices for the benefit of some vague point in the distant future.… Read more »
The FIRE movement says you’ll retire in your 30s, but you have to work super hard to make that happen. FIRE stands for Financial Independence, Retire Early and the goal is to budget, save and invest aggressively so you can retire as quickly as possible. “Aggressively” means exactly that: you’ll need to save at least… Read more »
You’ll have heard these misleading money tips doing the rounds everyday like they’re gospel. It’s definitely time to hear some better advice! How often has someone told you to avoid credit cards at all costs? Or to start saving for your kids’ education the minute they’re born? These are both common misleading money tips that… Read more »
Plenty of retirees are looking for ways to supplement retirement income. A new report from International Living shares practical ways to do exactly that. A comfortable retirement feels like it’s getting further out of reach for many. An unpredictable economy, pressure from younger generations to share wealth, and a lack of adequate investments and savings… Read more »
Be honest. Who’s feeling a bit of financial strain at the moment and who dreams of a big inheritance to not only solve those financial problems but also fund a better lifestyle? A mate of mine is married with three kids, two at private schools, a successful sales executive. But no matter how much he… Read more »
You’re fit and healthy, in the prime of your life. So why should you be thinking about aged care and retirement now? The simple answer: retiring in style doesn’t happen without a plan… According to Assyat David, Director at Aged Care Steps, retiring in style is precisely the reason you should be contemplating what you… Read more »
