Tag: Retirement

Are you mentally ready for retirement?

Are you mentally ready for retirement? The first thing on most peoples’ minds when they think of retirement is: “When can I afford it?” and “How much money will I need?” But the question often not considered is: “Am I mentally ready for retirement?” Financial planners often bring this to the attention of their pre-retirement clients so they can help them make the transition. Chris Giaouris, CFP® and principal advisor at Chronos Private says the main points …

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New rules to benefit those downsizing for retirement

New rules to benefit those downsizing for retirement Downsizers can now make an after-tax contribution to their super of up to $300,000, using the proceeds from the sale of their main residence. Australians aged 65 and over who are downsizing for retirement can now contribute the proceeds from the sale of their main residence (up to $300,000) into super1. We take a look at what this could mean for you, bearing in mind that like with …

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Salary sacrifice: A lot less painful than it sounds

Salary sacrifice: A lot less painful than it sounds Maybe you’ve heard about salary sacrifice as a way to increase your retirement savings. But did you know it can be a very tax-effective way to make voluntary super contributions? Find out how you could boost your retirement savings and pay less tax all in one go. What is salary sacrificing to super? In very simple terms, salary sacrificing into super means paying an amount from …

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As a small business owner, do I need a Plan B for retirement? (Video)

As a small business owner, do I need a Plan B for retirement? (Video) Alexis Wheatley CFP® As Principal of Wheatley Wealth Management, Alexis provides high-quality strategic advice to help her clients create and preserve their wealth. As part of the Financial Planning Association’s Ask a Planner video series, Alexis Wheatley CFP® answers the commonly asked question, “As a small business owner, I see my business as my retirement nest egg. So why would I …

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A financial planner’s guide to preparing for retirement

A financial planner’s guide to preparing for retirement Planning for retirement can start at any time, the earlier the better, but often it gets left until people are in their fifties and actually approaching retirement age. We asked James McFall of Yield Financial Planning for some tips on making the most of your final years as a wage earner. What does pre-retirement look like? Pre-retirement is widely recognised as being around 50 to 65 years of age, …

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How can I prepare for my dream retirement? (Video)

How can I prepare for my dream retirement? (Video)  Andrew Donachie CFP® Andrew Donachie is the National Financial Planning Manager at First State Super. Andrew has 12 years’ experience as a financial planner and is CFP® qualified. As part of the Financial Planning Association’s Ask a Planner video series, Andrew Donachie CFP® answers the commonly asked question, “I’m looking to retire in the next 10 years. What can I do now to prepare for …

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Turning redundancy into retirement

Turning redundancy into retirement When voluntary redundancy is on the table, taking a severance package and early retirement can be very appealing. But is it the right decision for you? We talked to CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional Anne Graham, principal financial planner at Sigma Wealth, about what you need to consider when looking at voluntary redundancy as an early retirement strategy. What should you think about when you’re offered redundancy, regardless of your age? When …

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Best places to retire in Australia and overseas

Are you seeking better value for money, or a better lifestyle, in retirement? If so, here’s some retirement locations to consider.

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How can I protect my super in retirement? (Video)

How can I protect my super in retirement? (Video)  Andrew Donachie CFP® Andrew Donachie is the National Financial Planning Manager at First State Super. Andrew has 12 years’ experience as a financial planner and is CFP® qualified. As part of the Financial Planning Association’s Ask a Planner video series, Andrew Donachie CFP® answers the commonly asked question, “What are some of the options to protect my super in retirement?” If you have a question …

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Retirement planning – make the most of your money

Retirement planning – make the most of your money Little things can make a big difference to how long your money lasts in retirement. When it comes to retirement planning, you’ll want to make the most of your money, after all you don’t want to fritter away the savings you’ve worked all your life to achieve. So, whether you’re living a comfortable or modest lifestyle in retirement, there are still ways to make your money go further …

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