[column width=”1/1″ last=”true” title=”” title_type=”single” animation=”none” implicit=”true”] Knowing whether you’ll be entitled to the Age Pension is an important part of your retirement planning. Once you reach Age Pension age […]
Many SMSFs have used a “limited recourse borrowing arrangement” (LRBA) as part of a gearing strategy to build members’ retirement savings, allowing the funds to borrow to buy high-value growth […]
The government has created a new opportunity for some recent retirees to make additional superannuation contributions. From 1 July 2019, a 12-month exemption from the “work test” for newly retired […]
Reverse mortgages are a credit product that allows older individuals to achieve their immediate financial goals by using the equity in their home to borrow amounts. The loan typically does […]
New rules to benefit those downsizing for retirement Australians aged 65 and over who are downsizing for retirement can now contribute the proceeds from the sale of their main residence […]
Understanding different types of retirement pensions If you’ve heard the term ‘pension’ being thrown around, you may have picked up that there are many types of pensions available in Australia. […]
Maximising your retirement benefits After working hard for so many years, naturally you want your retirement to be as comfortable and enjoyable as possible. That’s why it’s worth knowing which […]
How to avoid isolation and stay safe in retirement It’s a common enough scenario facing many older Australians: you find yourself living alone, due to divorce or the death of […]
Funding retirement income in a low interest rate environment While a traditional bank deposit is generally regarded as one of the safest forms of investment, it also currently offers amongst […]
6 tips for retiring earlier Are you dreaming about an earlier retirement, but unsure how to go about it? According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, 40 per cent of […]
