Retirement News
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SMSFs vs direct investment options: Which one should you choose?
In this episode of Investing Compass, Mark and Shani talk about options for investors that want more control of their super.
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Two charts to explain the trade-offs in retirement planning
Investors may need a shift in mindset as retirement approaches but there are ways to structure a portfolio to improve retirement outcomes.
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How much do you need to save for retirement?
It is a simple question with an answer we probably don't want to hear.
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Unconventional wisdom: Is government intervention imperiling super?
From Trump to China interventionist economic policy is in vogue.
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Super crosses the retirement Rubicon
Australia’s superannuation system faces a turning point where the focus is shifting from accumulation phase to retirement readiness. Unfortunately, many funds are not rising to the challenge.
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Meg on SMSFs: Ageing and its financial challenges
Ageing SMSF members can face issues funding their pension income as cash reserves dwindle. Potential solutions include involving adult children in contributions.
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18 rules for ageing well
The rules to age successfully include, 'the unexamined life lasts longer', 'change no more than one-eighth of your life at a time', 'nobody is thinking about you', and 'pursue virtue but don’t sweat it'.
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Supercharging the ‘4% rule’ for a richer retirement
The creator of the 4% rule for retirement withdrawals, Bill Bengen, has written a new book outlining fresh strategies to outlive your money.
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The 4% rule explained
The safe withdrawal rate is one of the most important components in retirement planning but many people don’t understand the basis of the rule.
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How to address risks facing retirees
Some of the primary risks associated with retirement can be solved with annuities but they remain unpopular with investors.
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How to get a 0% tax rate on super sooner
Savvy investors can use a Transition-to-Retirement account to increase retirement savings and save on tax.
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Less than 1% of wealthy families will struggle to pay super tax: study
An ANU study has found that families with at least one super balance over $3 million have average wealth exceeding $19 million - suggesting most are well placed to absorb taxes on unrealised capital gains.
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Mark to market: Is this commonly cited retirement rule irrelevant?
Mark answers a reader question about spending in retirement.
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Lessons from a ‘faux-tirement’
A six-week break from work brings insights into retirement and life.
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Are SMSFs getting too much of a free ride?
SMSFs have managed to match, or even outperform, larger super funds despite adopting more conservative investment strategies. This looks at how they’ve done it - and the potential policy implications.
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