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Why the age pension rules are ‘incredibly biased’ against renters
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Why the age pension rules are ‘incredibly biased’ against renters

A new analysis highlights how tough it is for renters in retirement, particularly those who are single.

  • by John Collett

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Do I transfer property to my kids before I die, or leave it in the will?

Do I transfer property to my kids before I die, or leave it in the will?

Transferring property can have tax implications for both you and your children, so it’s worth weighing your options.

  • by Noel Whittaker
Super funds urged to axe ‘sub-scale’ investment options

Super funds urged to axe ‘sub-scale’ investment options

Many super funds have investment options that do not have enough funds in them to be sustainable.

  • by John Collett
Will gifting money to our son mean we can’t get the pension?

Will gifting money to our son mean we can’t get the pension?

Early inheritances are well and good, but make sure you don’t regret gifting away money you might have actually needed.

  • by Paul Benson
How early can you retire? These are the key dates to know

How early can you retire? These are the key dates to know

There’s a lot of confusion surrounding the retirement process, from the steps leading up to retirement to navigating life post-retirement.

  • by Bec Wilson
How your super compares with the average (and how to fix it if it doesn’t)

How your super compares with the average (and how to fix it if it doesn’t)

Since Easter is all about eggs, do you know how your nest egg compares to someone else’s at your life stage? And are you on track for a sweet retirement?

  • by Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon
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Reform could mean major change for residents of lifestyle villages

Reform could mean major change for residents of lifestyle villages

Greater transparency and certainty is definitely a win for land lease community residents, but it may come with a trade-off.

  • by Rachel Lane
Will I lose money if I switch super funds?

Will I lose money if I switch super funds?

Switching from a poor performing fund into a better one shouldn’t cost you much, but it’s important to think carefully about why.

  • by Paul Benson
How much can you safely spend in retirement? We crunched the numbers

How much can you safely spend in retirement? We crunched the numbers

Retirement spending is a bit of a maze to wind yourself through, but having confidence is key to living a life with lower financial anxiety.

  • by Bec Wilson
Why strong super gains are set to continue, for now

Why strong super gains are set to continue, for now

With sharemarkets such as Australia’s and many developed-country markets, trading at or near record highs, returns could pull back.

  • by John Collett
Never too late: Why it’s still important to invest in retirement

Never too late: Why it’s still important to invest in retirement

Money doesn’t care about your age or how many setbacks you’ve had. It’s always possible to turn things around, no matter your age.

  • by Paridhi Jain