Have your retirement goals changed
Retirement isn’t a fixed destination. What you want from retirement today may look very different from what you imagined a few years ago. Life has …
Getting married
Making a commitment to share your life with another person is a significant milestone and there is a lot you can do to manage your …
Estate planning in retirement – What you need to know
Why is estate planning important in retirement? When planning for retirement, many people focus on whether they have enough money to support their lifestyle. But …
Divorce and your super
Separating from a partner is one of the most significant changes many people experience. Alongside the emotional impact, there are often practical decisions to make …
Will I pay capital gains tax on my inheritance?
In Australia, special capital gains tax (CGT) rules apply to the transfer of assets from a deceased estate. The most common types of capital gains …
What would you do if you could retire tomorrow?
Not in ten years’ time. Not when you’ve finished paying off the mortgage. Tomorrow. For many of us, imagining retirement isn’t the hard part. Whether …
How much super do I need to retire at 60?
Your approach to superannuation is likely to change as you near retirement. And while your own personal circumstances may influence how you approach super in …
Fake caller ID – how to know who’s really contacting you
Fake caller ID (also called caller ID spoofing) is a common technique that scammers can use to disguise their real phone number. It’s one of …
What is an investment platform?
You may have heard of investment platforms (or master trusts or wrap accounts, which are two types of investment platforms). An investment platform is an …
The explosion of the Australian credit market
A reshaping of Australia’s financial landscape is underway, driven in large part by the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority’s (APRA) 2024 mandate to phase out bank …