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Depending on your financial wellbeing, it might be better to unlock your funds as you get older by reinvesting in assets with more accessibility. Source: Getty.

Property

‘I’m selling my home. Do I put the proceeds into super or buy a rental house?’

Money expert Jim Kilkenny has an unusual suggestion that could benefit the reader AND her daughter.

Money ExpertJim Kilkenny

Financial planning

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

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

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

Investment

‘Help! The market’s eating away at my retirement funds and frankly, I’m scared’

‘Help! The market’s eating away at my retirement funds and frankly, I’m scared’

"It's “time in” markets rather than “timing” markets that pays off in the long run."

Money ExpertJim Kilkenny

Don't let the financial market clear your plate by constantly moving your money around. Source: Getty.

News

Cheaper groceries, phone plans and half-price pets for 1.7m Aussie seniors

Cheaper groceries, phone plans and half-price pets for 1.7m Aussie seniors

Seniors Card holders in NSW now have access to some great new deals.

Written byJessica Galley

Seniors Cards are a great benefit to over-60s across Australia with an array of savings to be made. Source: Getty

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.

Retirement Income

‘When I hit pension age, should I draw on my savings or my super first?’

‘When I hit pension age, should I draw on my savings or my super first?’

There's a definite tax advantage to be had here.

Money ExpertNoel Whittaker

This reader wants to know if it's a good idea to drain one income stream while leaving the other untouched to grow steadily. Source: Getty.

Retirement Income

Pollies on rich super accused of robbing workers of dignified retirement

Pollies on rich super accused of robbing workers of dignified retirement

Some Coalition backbenchers say the current minimum employer contribution is enough, but receive far higher contributions themselves, critics note.

Written byRachael Rosel

Talk of scrapping super increases comes just in time for the retirement income review in July. Source: Getty.

Age Pension

Retirees face shock 50% income drop from July 1 as super drawdown changes

Retirees face shock 50% income drop from July 1 as super drawdown changes

If you haven't heard from your super fund on how it'll institute the new minimum drawdown rules, it's time to ask.

Written byRachael Rosel

Super funds could be automatically reducing your pension payments on July 1. 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.

From our community

‘Super duper! What I learned about superannuation and retirement growing up’

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by Mary Canaday

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by Brian Lee