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There are various ways to save money during retirement. Source: Getty Images.
Retirement Income

Strategies for budgeting wisely on a fixed retirement income

Strategies for budgeting wisely on a fixed retirement income

Whether you're looking to build an emergency fund, save for a major expense, or simply live more comfortably within your means, there are many strategies that can help you make the most of your retirement income.
Top budgeting tips to get the most from your pension. Source: Getty
Experts

Simple budgeting tips to get the most out of your pension

Simple budgeting tips to get the most out of your pension

When it comes to pension planning, there are a number of tips, tricks, concessions and cost-cuts that could help you ensure the retirement of your dreams.
By asking yourself these key questions, you can craft a strategic blueprint that paves the way for realising the retirement lifestyle of your dreams. Source: Getty Images.
Lifestyle

The essential questions to ask yourself to ensure your retirement is truly enjoyable

The essential questions to ask yourself to ensure your retirement is truly enjoyable

Your golden years are yours to embrace, and these pivotal questions will guide you toward a retirement that resonates with joy and contentment.
Understanding how people aged 67 to 75 can top up their self-managed super funds
Money Questions

Understanding how people aged 67 to 75 can top up their self-managed super funds

Understanding how people aged 67 to 75 can top up their self-managed super funds

It is now possible to add money to super without satisfying the work test up to the age of 75.
Let’s look at some ways you can be retirement-ready ahead of time. Think of it as a practice run. Image source: Getty
Retirement Income

3 non-financial things to consider when you’re planning for retirement

3 non-financial things to consider when you’re planning for retirement

While superannuation is important, there’s a lot more to retirement planning than stuffing all your cash in a super fund.
Finance expert, Nick Bruining, shares how older Australians can pocket thousands of dollars while keeping the pension and what other changes are coming. Image source: Getty
Age Pension

How older Australians can pocket thousands of dollars and still keep the Age Pension

How older Australians can pocket thousands of dollars and still keep the Age Pension

Finance expert, Nick Bruining, shares how older Australians can pocket thousands of dollars while keeping the pension and what other changes are coming.
Independent money expert, Nick Bruining, provides a real life example of how Centrelink assessable income is NOT the same as Tax Office assessable income. Image source: Getty
Retirement Income

Understanding how Centrelink assesses income for the income test

Understanding how Centrelink assesses income for the income test

It's important to understand that Centrelink assessable income is not the same as Tax Office assessable income or actual cash received.
A difference of 1 per cent in fees could make a difference of 20 per cent in your final retirement payout. Image source: Getty
Retirement Income

‘What’s a reasonable amount to pay in super fees and charges?’

‘What’s a reasonable amount to pay in super fees and charges?’

"If you’re paying 2.0 per cent or more, then you’re probably indirectly paying for someone’s leased BMW and pony club membership."
With careful planning and awareness of common pitfalls, retirees can avoid major financial mistakes and ensure that their hard-earned savings last throughout their golden years. Source: Getty Images.
Retirement Income

Mastering retirement planning: How to sidestep common pitfalls to ensure financial freedom

Mastering retirement planning: How to sidestep common pitfalls to ensure financial freedom

The journey into retirement can present its fair share of challenges as you try to strike a balance between accumulating sufficient funds to sustain a comfortable retirement while enjoying your newfound free time.

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