Heading to Italy on an Age Pension

Heading to Italy on an Age Pension

How Don afforded his dream trip Are you also dreaming of a big trip in 2024? So many of us are and Christmas is often when we have the time to check out airfares, accommodation and take the plunge. But how do you know if you can afford a big trip? How do you gain the...
Four ways to release your home equity

Four ways to release your home equity

Most retirees own their own homes. A growing number (13%) of those aged 67 and over still have a mortgage. But of those approaching retirement, aged 55-64, a staggering 54% are still paying off a home loan. In early August we discussed the option of downsizing to a...
Overcoming the fear of running out

Overcoming the fear of running out

What you believe will help Our regular Retirement Pulse surveys never fail to surprise. Yes, they always deliver useful insights and help us understand your key concerns. But they also often deliver useful solutions to problems that plague retirees across the...
Surprising super rule affects inheritance

Surprising super rule affects inheritance

Here are some surprising things that you may not know about your super.  Most surprising to many is that your Will doesn’t automatically determine who gets your super.  The trustee of the fund often makes this decision. A recent newspaper report highlighted...