13Oct

The ins and outs of the Age Pension

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Along with your superannuation and the savings you’ve accumulated over the years, the Age Pension can be an important source of income for meeting your needs in retirement. Roughly 2.6 million Australians receive it, and that number is expected to increase as the average life expectancy goes up. If you’re approaching retirement, you might be […]

13Oct

Getting super fit: What to do if your super balance is lagging

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During your working years, your superannuation works in the background to grow your nest egg and (hopefully) put you on track for a comfortable retirement. While it’s easy to assume it’s all being managed just fine without you, there are plenty of ways to be proactive. Check your super balance To start, it’s a good […]

13Oct

Writing a Will? 4 nerve-wracking decisions you might face

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A long-term plan for your finances isn’t complete without a valid Will. Done right and it should provide the final word on what happens to most of your belongings when you die. But sitting down to write one can be a daunting experience, and there might be a number of difficult decisions you’ll have to […]

13Oct

Tips to help with surviving the fixed rate cliff

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The story is familiar to most of us by now. Last year’s spike in inflation prompted central banks around the world to rethink their loose monetary policy settings. In Australia, interest rates shot up rapidly, delivering a shock many households weren’t prepared for. Variable rate borrowers have had to deal with their loan repayments rising […]