retirement
Superannuation
Younger people are less likely to expect comfort in retirement, according to a survey of over 3,000 superannuation fund members aged over 45....
People and Products
TelstraSuper has released a new suite of retirement products aimed at addressing sequencing risk and tax efficiencies for retirees....
Superannuation
Aware Super has welcomed the Government’s draft legislation on the proposed Retirement Income Covenant, saying it will better position the superannuation industry to meet...
Superannuation
The term is too closely associated with taxable income and gives people the wrong impression as to how it works, according to Mercer’s David Knox....
Superannuation
The review should address the optimisation of the income members receive in retirement, according to the Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees....
Post retirement
Some 40% of people think it will “take a miracle” for them to retire securely, according to Natixis Investment Managers, although Australia remains among the top 10 place...
Financial advice
Only 14% of older Australians are financially prepared for their aged care, according to a joint study by Challenger and National Seniors Australia....
Post retirement
The cost of retirement went up again in the June quarter by 2% to 3% on average, compared to a year ago, according to the Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia...
Financial advice
Setting a target retirement date is no longer the most effective way to plan for retirement savings, according to American Century, as more people take a ‘phased retireme...
Post retirement
Petrol prices, as well as the cost of eating out and entertainment, saw the cost of retirement increase during the first quarter of the year. ...
Superannuation
The Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia has welcomed the Government’s commitment towards increasing the superannuation guarantee to 12%....
Financial advice
One-third of Australians near retirement have not received advice, despite the process of retirement becoming more complicated, according to a report....
From my perspective, 40- 50% of people are likely going to be deeply unhappy about how long they actually live. ...
Super director remuneration ...
No doubt true, but most of it is still because over 45’s have been upgrading their houses with 30 year mortgages. Money ...