No one wants to be a mortgage slave, particularly when you hit retirement. So what options do you have? When you reach Preservation Age a myriad of choices opens up. You can now access your super savings (subject to the rules, of course) without penalty. For...
A popular question often posed of celebrities is what they would share as ‘advice to their younger selves’. The answers can make fascinating reading, with a strong thread of ‘never give up’ ‘believe in yourself’ and ‘honour your dreams’ usually featuring. Today...
Age Pension changes: Are you now eligible? Last week we reported on the new rates of payment for Age Pension recipients. This week we can confirm that these rates came into effect on 20 March and that all Retirement Essentials calculators, including the Age Pension...