Tag Archives: Superannuation
Why It’s Important to Have a Will – Vanguard Report
Having a legally valid will can go a long way to avoiding disputes over the division of your assets. Learn why it’s important to have a will and how inheritance planning can help you secure your family’s future. Continue reading
How much do you need to earn in retirement? -Vanguard Report
Learn about the latest rise in the Age Pension rate and how it affects retirement planning. This article from Vanguard provides insights into the cost of living in retirement and the benefits of good retirement planning. Continue reading
Ignore the third stage of retirement planning at your peril
Retirement is often thought of as a time for leisure and travel, but it’s crucial to plan for all stages of retirement, including the frailty years. This article highlights the importance of preparing for health care costs, quality of care, and aged care expenses to ensure financial stability throughout retirement. Continue reading
Don’t bank your retirement on your business
Are you a business owner relying on selling your business to fund your retirement? This article explores the risks of such a strategy and offers practical advice on how to secure your retirement through planning, boosting superannuation, and improving your business’s attractiveness to potential buyers. Continue reading
10 tips to prepare for retirement
Looking forward to an enjoyable retirement? Our top 10 tips will help ensure you’re on track. From reviewing your investments to getting your estate in order, this checklist will guide you towards a smooth and stress-free retirement. Continue reading
3 things you may have forgotten to plan for in retirement
Retirement should be a time to relax and enjoy life, but there are important aspects often overlooked. Learn about re-contribution strategies, death benefit nominations, and having a spending policy in place to ensure a stress-free retirement. Continue reading
Avoiding an inheritance headache
This article follows the journey of a grieving daughter, Judy, as she navigates the complex process of sorting out her mother’s estate and utilizing her substantial inheritance. From legal requirements to financial planning, discover how Judy manages to turn a challenging situation into a pathway to future security. Continue reading
Five Step Super Health Check
Ensure your superannuation is in top shape with this five-step health check! Consolidate your accounts to avoid multiple fees, review your investment strategy to match your risk tolerance and goals, check your insurance coverage, nominate a beneficiary, and keep your details up to date. These steps will help you maximize your retirement savings and ensure your future financial security. Continue reading
Navigating Retirement: Two Approaches to Financial Independence
Steve and Sue Smith have worked hard all their lives, paid their taxes, and now that they have retired, they feel they are entitled to a full age pension. Jenny and John Jones have also worked hard and paid their … Continue reading
March 2024 Insights: Navigating Finance & Investment
1. Economic Insights Global Economic Outlook After a period marked by inflationary pressures and fluctuating growth across major economies, global markets are gradually finding their footing. Central banks worldwide have been refining monetary policies to balance growth with inflation … Continue reading