Retirement Income

Inflation's impact on a comfortable retirement for seniors. Source: Getty

Retirement Income

The rising cost of living’s impact on a comfortable retirement

As global factors add to the pressure, we've seen grocery, gas, and energy prices skyrocket to match inflation, and those in their golden years have seen the bar for a comfortable retirement raised.

Elissa NapierElissa Napier

Experts

Less is more: Downsizing to grow your finances and enhance your lifestyle

Less is more: Downsizing to grow your finances and enhance your lifestyle

Whether you’re an empty nester who has regained a few rooms from your adult children or you want to live a more minimalist life and cut down on your home maintenance, downsizing is an appealing option for many people looking for a lifestyle change.

Aaron BassinAaron Bassin

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Experts

Managing financial stress and the inflated cost of living in retirement

Managing financial stress and the inflated cost of living in retirement

Money stress can take its toll on your health, so if you’re feeling the pinch as the cash rate rises, keep reading as financial experts weigh in on how to deal with the inflated cost of living.

Managing partner at LCIGerry Incollingo

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Retirement Income

Retirees crying out for Age Pension support from their super funds

Retirees crying out for Age Pension support from their super funds

Retirees are calling on their superannuation funds to offer much-needed support accessing the age pension in order to ensure a healthy retirement.

Written byMatthew Hart

Of those surveyed, 70 per cent claimed they wanted direct support from their super fund in accessing the age pension. Source: Getty Images.

Retirement Income

Invest in Aussie dreams while you earn a regular investment income

Invest in Aussie dreams while you earn a regular investment income

Although there are many investment options available to boost your retirement income, peer-to-peer lending is one to be considered.

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Generating a passive retirement income to fund your plans may be easier than you think. Image source: Getty

News

Seniors dealt another blow as the cost of a ‘comfortable’ retirement increases

Seniors dealt another blow as the cost of a ‘comfortable’ retirement increases

As the rising cost of living continues to place increased pressure on all Australians, seniors have been dealt a devastating blow with the latest findings from the Association of Super Funds of Australia (ASFA) revealing that retirees will now need to spend more in order to retire "comfortably".

Written byMatthew Hart

Retirees are facing significant price increases for items such as food, fuel, and medical costs. Source: Getty Images.

News

How much you really need to comfortably retire exposed

How much you really need to comfortably retire exposed

New data has revealed the exact number you need in your superannuation for a comfortable retirement, and it's lower than you think!

Elissa NapierElissa Napier

Here's how much you actually need for a comfortable retirement. Source: Getty

Experts

Top tips for budgeting on a pension

Top tips for budgeting on a pension

Budgeting on a pension can be a tricky task; especially for those who have relied on their steady income for years prior.

Joanne Edwards Joanne Edwards

Budgeting on a pension can be a tricky task; especially for those who have relied on their steady income for years prior. Source: Getty

Retirement Income

Your daily retirement budget: How much can retirees afford to spend?

Your daily retirement budget: How much can retirees afford to spend?

Starts at 60 examined the major daily expenses that over 60s need to consider when they retire, and how the cost of living will impact their daily budget while consulting financial experts to find out how retirees can best navigate this financial minefield.

Written byMatthew Hart

A recent study from the University of South Australia found that 31 per cent of older Australians feel insecure regarding their financial future. Source: Getty Images.

Age Pension

What the RBA’s recent interest rate rise means for over 60s

What the RBA’s recent interest rate rise means for over 60s

With the recent interest rate rises and rising inflation impacting the cost of living, Starts at spoke to the experts to determine what the rise means for seniors, where seniors will benefit, where they will be worse off, and what it means for the already rising cost of living.

Written byMatthew Hart

What the RBA’s recent interest rate rise means for over 60s

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