The idea of downsizing can be very appealing to empty-nesters. There will be less cleaning, gardening and maintenance, more time for hobbies and travel, and the icing on the
The introduction of compulsory superannuation in 1992, embedded the concept of retirement saving into our investment psyche.While Australia’s superannuation scheme has its complexities, the idea is simple: regularly contribute a
If you are a former UK resident now living in Australia, you may still be eligible for the UK State Pension. However, your entitlement depends on your National Insurance (NI)
If you own an investment property you will be aware that the return from the investment comes from two sources: income in the form of rent paid by the tenant
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Marcus and Fleur, both in their 40s, led active, healthy lives with two teenage kids. Their financial plan was straightforward: work hard until their mid-50s, then retire at 60 and
FORO – the fear of running out. I’d never heard the expression until I met Mark and Susan. Of course I’d heard of FOMO, the fear of missing out, but
With thanks to Dr Shane Oliver Head of Investment Strategy and Chief Economist, AMP Key points While growth assets like shares go through bouts of short-term underperformance versus bonds and
In a recent media release, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) warned about a new scam doing the rounds. Scammers attempt, through cold calls to superannuation savers, to extract
Adjusting to life after divorce, particularly later in life, is akin to navigating through some of life’s most challenging events, psychologists say. It’s a journey comparable to coping with loss,
Adjusting to life after divorce, particularly later in life, is akin to navigating through some of life’s most challenging events, psychologists say. It’s a journey comparable to coping with loss,
The Federal Treasurer, the Hon Dr Jim Chalmers MP, has delivered his third Federal Budget. Note: These changes are proposals only and may or may not be made law. You