Blog Articles
Retiring earlier than planned
The pandemic has caused many people to assess their priorities, and if you are considering retiring earlier than originally planned, you aren’t alone.Whether your job has changed due to COVID and is no longer as appealing or you’d simply like more time to spend with...
Can you afford to retire early?
Many Australians caught in the nine-to-five grind of working for a living dream of the possibility of taking early retirement, spending their days travelling or playing golf or doing nothing much at all. There's even a name for it these days. The Financial...
Achieving financial freedom
What does financial freedom mean to you? The ability to travel the world and build a dream home? Or to be able to enjoy a simple but active retirement, and support some good causes? We all have different desires and goals in life.But most of us share the dream that...
Are you on track for the retirement lifestyle you want?
There’s a good chance you could be spending almost as long in retirement as you will be working. So, if you really want to end up with the retirement you envision, there are some things you can start doing right now.Are you on track to reach the lifestyle you want?The...
How much do you really need to retire comfortably?
Retirement: where to start? While many of us dream about the day we finally get to give up work and reap the benefits of our blood, sweat and tears, we often struggle to plan for it. After all, in the scuffle of immediate priorities, saving and planning for retirement...
When was your last financial review?
The months seem to fly past in a blink of an eye and although it feels like we were celebrating Christmas just a few months ago, it’s looming on the horizon again – another year gone! Almost every year we see changes to our superannuation system, interest rates, the...
Retirement funding gap
A rising number of Australians face the brutal prospect of working until they die if they want a comfortable lifestyle beyond retirement age. Low median superannuation balances, COVID early-release super withdrawals and record-low interest rates are leaving many...
Life can change in an instant
Paul Taylor was a fit and active 45-year-old who drowned while swimming in surf on a family holiday. Witnessing this tragic event unfold from the beach were Paul’s wife, Sue, their 15-year-old daughter Sophie and 12-year-old son Zac.Relatives and friends were a great...
Turbo boost your retirement savings
Once your mortgage and other financial commitments are manageable, it is usually time to put the pedal down on your super. Those prime income years, between age 40 and 50 in particular, should be used constructively. However, the task may not always be easy.Many...