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Category: Retirement

Transitioning into retirement

April 6, 2022Steve May

If you’re nearing retirement age but don’t want to stop work entirely, another option might be to transition into retirement. For those over 60, Transition to Retirement (TTR) pensions are tax-free and TTR strategies can provide a number of benefits….

Are you sacrificing your retirement for your adult children?

March 21, 2022Steve May

According to Finder.com, 44% of Australian parents feel the urge to subsidise their adult children’s lifestyles. Besides helping with expenses such as university fees, utilities bills, etc., as home ownership moves beyond many young peoples’ reach, parents provide a leg-up…

What does it take to become a millionaire?

February 4, 2022Steve May

Pssst! Want to be a millionaire? It may seem an impossible dream, but depending on your circumstances joining the ranks of the millionaires may be easier than you think. There are three key components to a successful savings strategy. The…

Closing the gender superannuation gap

December 14, 2021Steve May

Most people, when asked about retirement, will tell you they’re looking forward to it. However, for many women, the approach of retirement is viewed with uncertainty. In recent times a spotlight has been shone on the gender pay gap, resulting…

Why financial advice may be your best investment

October 18, 2021Steve May

It is commonly assumed that seeking financial advice is for the wealthy, and it only helps the rich become richer, yet financial advice can prove useful to anyone who wishes to better their financial future. Financial advice is like getting…

The tips, traps and costs of retirement villages

July 21, 2021Steve May

With an aging population, an increasing number of Australians are opting to live in retirement villages. While pitched at the ‘over-55s’, the average age of entry is 75, and average age of residents is 81. Depending on the retirement villages,…

You can borrow within your SMSF … but is it a good idea?

July 10, 2021Steve May

Investing in property seems part of every Australian’s DNA. No matter where you buy, prices appear to be on a permanent skyward march with none of the unnerving fluctuations seen in other investments, such as the share market. Ask anyone…

Your superannuation choice

March 23, 2021Steve May

Generally speaking, Australian workers can choose which superannuation fund to use.  Many don’t realise, however, that they can also choose how their superannuation is invested within the fund. In fact, it’s a common misconception that the superannuation fund is responsible…

Financial planning. It’s for people with lots of money to invest, isn’t it?

January 4, 2021Steve May

Financial planning. That’s for people with lots of money to invest, isn’t it? Not necessarily. Sure, investment planning is an important part of financial planning, but underpinning the whole process of creating wealth in the first place is having a…

How Ethical is your Fund? The Rise of Ethical Funds Management (2 Min Read) – By Luke Styles

December 13, 2020Steve May

ESG, SRI, Ethical Funds, Ethical companies. These are the trend words around Responsible Funds Management in recent times. Locally it is no coincidence. The rise of Ethical Funds Management has come off the back of a horrendous 2019 fire season,…

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