Tips for choosing investments

All investments come with costs and, whilst these can’t be ignored, there are other key considerations to make when choosing the investment that’s right for you. These include aligning the investment with your goals and taking on a level of risk that you are comfortable with. Does an investment suit your goals? Some investments are … Read more

Why understanding retirement mindsets can help deliver better outcomes

Retirement is often talked about as though it is a single life stage. Work ends, income changes and people settle into a slower pace of life. But new research from the Institute for Lifetime Income suggests retirement is far more diverse than that.1 Australians are experiencing retirement in different ways, influenced by their confidence, mindset … Read more

The three milestones that matter in retirement

Australia has no compulsory retirement age. While some occupations may have age based limits for safety reasons, you can generally stop working when you want to. The big question is, how will you fund your lifestyle after you stop working? For many people, superannuation and the Age Pension will be two key sources of income, … Read more

Do you know how your super is performing?

Many Australians don’t know how their super fund has performed or what it invests in. Are you one of them? Here’s what to check and why it matters. Do you know how your super fund performed over the last two years? Many Australians don’t and are working towards their financial future without fully understanding one … Read more

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