Retirement living
Analysis
Analysis
More retirement villages ditch capital gain sharing in contract revamp
Retirement village contracts are moving away from giving residents a share of the capital gain on their unit.
- by Rachel Lane
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How soon do we need to sell the house after entering aged care?
If you’re in aged care and on the pension, delaying the sale of your home can affect the amount of money you receive.
- by Noel Whittaker
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Superannuation
Why retirees can spend more of their super than they think
Did you know that once you retire, your super earns more for you than when you were working?
- by Bec Wilson
‘It was soul-destroying’: Shining a light on the emotional toll of retirement
Whether we retire by choice or not, the emotional impact of leaving the workplace is rarely discussed with the care it deserves.
- by Nell Geraets
Opinion
Superannuation
Retiring in 10-15 years’ time? Here’s how to prepare now
If you want to retire in 10-15 years’ time, you need to think first about your goals and ambitions, then about your budget, and finally get comfortable with your financial position.
- by Bec Wilson
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Property downsizing
Four steps to take before downsizing your home
The property we’re in can often feel like our “forever home”, so making the call to downsize can feel like a big decision.
- by Rachel Lane
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Can you afford to retire now?
It’s the question on all of our minds as we approach our later years, but the answer requires some careful planning.
- by Bec Wilson
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Retiring soon? Time to reduce, review and switch your services
Take the opportunity – at the time when you will most benefit from cutting your cost of living – to run the ruler over your gas, electricity, and insurance.
- by Bec Wilson
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Superannuation
Our super funds won’t help us with retirement, so it’s time to take control
With super funds failing to provide pre-retirees the help they need, here are some steps you can take yourself.
- by Bec Wilson
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I’m 54 and exhausted by work. Can I afford to retire early?
Retiring before 60 is definitely possible, but requires a bit of careful calculation and planning.
- by Paul Benson
Opinion
Superannuation
Why it’s time to get selfish about your superannuation
If your fund can’t make an average return for a fair fee in one of the sexier years of super, should you really be sticking around?
- by Bec Wilson