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Take these easy and detailed steps towards a better funded retirement. Source: Getty.

Financial planning

The 10 things you need to be financially secure by the age of 70

The truth is, most older Australians are underfunded when it comes to covering the cost of retirement.

Money ExpertRodney Horin

Age Pension

Tax, super and pension: What you need to know about retiring overseas

Tax, super and pension: What you need to know about retiring overseas

Know what you're entitled to if you choose to retire abroad.

Written byRachael Rosel

Make sure you're getting paid what you're entitled to when retiring overseas. Source: Getty.

Financial planning

Big change needed! Report puts hit to retirement income at $135B

Big change needed! Report puts hit to retirement income at $135B

Income from superannuation, savings, property investments and dividends on shares has been damaged in one fell swoop.

Written byRachael Rosel

The financial hit could leave some retirees struggling to get by. Source: Getty.

Financial planning

Income taken a hit in 2020? Your home equity can plug the gap

Income taken a hit in 2020? Your home equity can plug the gap

Don’t forget, the equity you’ve built up in your home is another nest egg you can call on when times are tough.

Written byHousehold Capital

The government has described residential property as part of the ‘third pillar’ that makes up the Aussie retirement funding system, alongside super and the Age Pension.

Financial planning

Retirees offered fast-tracked home equity withdrawals of up to $20K

Retirees offered fast-tracked home equity withdrawals of up to $20K

Tanking stock and property markets have meant sharp drops in income for some older Aussies.

Written byRachael Rosel

Retirees are finally given the head start they needed. Source: Getty.

Everyday money

Are Baby Boomers to blame for younger workers missing out on promotions?

Are Baby Boomers to blame for younger workers missing out on promotions?

The study found that younger generations were less likely to be promoted due to delayed retirement, and also saw their annual wage growth fall.

Written byRachael Rosel

Baby Boomers are blocking younger generations from experiencing a full career trajectory, according to the study. Source: Getty.

Financial planning

‘Is this financial adviser charging me a crazy sum for a retirement plan?’

‘Is this financial adviser charging me a crazy sum for a retirement plan?’

It's not often our experts' recommendations including buying some very fancy wine.

Money ExpertTom Ellison

It's important to know when advisors are adding unnecessary items and costs to the bill. Source: Getty.

Age Pension

Good reasons Age Pensioners should be cautious of lending money

Good reasons Age Pensioners should be cautious of lending money

Centrelink has restrictions on lending AND gifting when it comes to the Age Pension.

Sponsored byWestpac

Helping your adult children afford their first home is great, as long as it doesn’t put you in a tight financial spot.

Financial planning

‘We’ve got a $150K mortgage, little income and no pension. What should we do?’

‘We’ve got a $150K mortgage, little income and no pension. What should we do?’

Redundancy, few job opportunities, low home equity and an increased pension age adds up to a real problem.

Money ExpertTom Ellison

Don't fall into a fall sense of security in retirement and let your finances run dry. Source: Getty.

Financial planning

Home equity release options compared: Get the best rate and most flexibility

Home equity release options compared: Get the best rate and most flexibility

Low interest rates and stabilising property prices make it a smart time to look at releasing home equity to boost your retirement income.

Written byHousehold Capital

Knowing you picked the best way to release equity from your home makes for a much more relaxed retirement.

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by Carole Leskin