Not in ten years’ time. Not when you’ve finished paying off the mortgage. Tomorrow. For many of us, imagining retirement isn’t the hard part. Whether we’d feel ready for it is another question entirely. A 2026 Real Retirement Report found that 54% of Australians say financial independence and having enough money … Read more
Your approach to superannuation is likely to change as you near retirement. And while your own personal circumstances may influence how you approach super in your 60s, there are still a number of ways to give it a boost before you retire. Everybody has a different retirement in mind. Some … Read more
EOFY super moves worth thinking about End of Financial Year (EOFY) is a good time to show your super some love. EOFY often gets us thinking about money and your super deserves its moment too. You don’t need to do everything but a few small moves now could make a … Read more
Romance scams – signs an online relationship could be a scam Romance scammers build emotional trust by seeming attentive and expressing intense feelings but money requests follow, often disguised as financial emergencies, travel costs or investment opportunities. Romance scams a top three source of losses Australians lost almost $140 million … Read more
Dreaming of early retirement? Many Australians today expect to be working well after they would like to retire, new research from Colonial First State shows¹. On average, Australians would like to retire at 62 years of age, according to the study, which tracks how Australians think and behave when it … Read more
Developing a retirement savings plan While saving for retirement can seem somewhat daunting, there are a few simple strategies to use when planning your best financial future. Here’s how to get started today, to enjoy an even more rewarding tomorrow. How am I tracking to live the life I want … Read more
Retirement isn’t a single moment. It’s a long, wonderful chapter – and the choices you make today help determine how confidently you’ll step into it. Whether you’re 10 years or more away, or rounding the final bend into retirement, your super will always benefit from some love. Here’s how to … Read more
Our phones contain so much personal information that it’s important to keep them secure. Follow these seven cybersecurity tips to help secure your mobile device from hackers and online fraud. Most of us are used to protecting our home computers with passwords, antivirus software and regular updates. But many people … Read more
Payday Super means employers must pay super at the same frequency as they pay wages. The changes are being introduced to improve retirement outcomes and reduce unpaid super. Moving away from quarterly payments means more frequent compounding – and may also result in higher super payments on bonuses for some … Read more
We all want to earn high returns but every investment has some degree of risk; and higher returns generally mean higher risk. Think about the level of risk you’re comfortable with. How do you feel about risk? Do you like to take chances or are you conservative by nature? You … Read more