Retirement Advice Articles

Can you really afford to help your grown-up kids?

Can you really afford to help your grown-up kids?

Do you believe that the so-called generational wars are a media beat-up? Or is there actual conflict between baby boomers and their children for a fair share of the financial pie? It’s a question worth considering at a time when Australia is undergoing the...

Is your will legal and does it reflect your wishes?

Is your will legal and does it reflect your wishes?

Peace of mind is a cornerstone of a secure retirement. While many Australians prioritise financial security, ensuring your wishes are carried out after you're gone is equally important.  This is where having a valid will comes in. Our recent July 2024...

How to achieve financial wellbeing

How to achieve financial wellbeing

Being wealthy is very much in the eye of the beholder. While one person’s sense of wealth might come from their health, another’s could rest upon the strength of their relationships. Yet someone else might measure their wealth by the size of their super,...

Making the most of the 4th pillar – homeownership

Making the most of the 4th pillar – homeownership

Keeping Retirement Simple – Part 9 If you’re fortunate enough to own your home – about 3 of 4 of our clients do – then you have a great opportunity to consider what role your house plays in your retirement plans.  For Australians overall, housing is...

You can’t take it with you, but you can leave it behind

You can’t take it with you, but you can leave it behind

Keeping Retirement Simple – Part 8 After the recent (disastrous for Biden) Trump-Biden debate, Poland’s top diplomat tweeted “It is important to manage our ride into the sunset.” And another commentator said, “We can’t beat Father Time; he’s never been...

Is inflation ruining your retirement?

Is inflation ruining your retirement?

If so, what can you do? The hottest topics in the news right now seem to be the twin challenges of cost-of-living and inflation. It’s not just a talking point either, with many elections occurring across the globe this year, data indicates that any...

Managing retirement risk: Finding your sweet spot

Managing retirement risk: Finding your sweet spot

Last week we explored the topic of risk and how a better understanding of investment risk can boost your retirement income. We received a lot of follow-on questions on this topic, particularly the Retirement Essentials Market Risk Levels, so today we are...