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Before you retire If you're planning to retire, you need to consider: your age including if you have reached your preservation age when you can access your super how much tax you will pay on amounts you receive if good leaver conditions apply if you are part of...

Key takeaways Super calculators can help determine how much you'll have saved by retirement by evaluating your current super contributions and what you intend to contribute over time Retirement income calculators can help you estimate how much income you’ll have in...

Key takeaways Scammers target people looking for romantic partners, often via dating websites, apps or social media by pretending to be a potential partner. They take advantage of emotional triggers to get a victim to provide money, gifts or share personal details. ...

There's a common misperception that in order to start investing, you need a large initial sum and lots of time. Here's why that's a myth. Investing can seem like a daunting task, particularly for those who think they lack the time and resources to start. A study has...

Take some of the guesswork out of planning for the future. Work out how much super you'll have when you retire, and if it will be enough to fund the lifestyle you want. It's never too soon to start planning for a better financial future. Estimate how much super you'll...

Interest rates are an important financial lever for world economies. They affect the cost of borrowing and the return on savings, and it makes them an integral part of the return on many investments. It can also affect the value of the currency, which has a further...

If you need help in your home, or can no longer live independently, the Australian Government provides a range of aged care services. These services are subsidised, but you need to contribute to the cost if you can afford to. Where to start The first thing to do is...

The ranks of Australians receiving the Age Pension are increasing. It’s important to understand who is eligible and its role in retirement planning. Just days before the 2023 Federal Budget was handed down on 9 May, the Australian Bureau of Statistics released a new...

Key takeaways Bonds can provide a stable source of income and can protect the money you invest. They can generally be considered less risky than growth assets like shares and property in normal market conditions and can help to diversify your investment portfolio....

Don't confuse debt consolidation with debt elimination. If you’re swamped with credit card debt and personal loans, it can sometimes help to talk to a professional about debt consolidation. However, you need to be wary so you don't end up paying more in the long term...

Australians are living longer and experiencing higher house-to-wage ratios. It makes good sense to consider how you can achieve a comfortable long term future. What makes a smart investor? A webinar on borrowing to invest brought together financial advice commentator...

There are over six million lost and Australian Taxation Office (ATO) super accounts with a total value of $16 billion1  – a share of this could be yours. Don’t miss out on super you’ve earned! How does super become lost or unclaimed in the first place? In the past,...