Think ahead, below are five retirement errors to avoid when not doing something makes better sense than changing your path. Some of them relate to things you shouldn’t do before you retire and some to what you shouldn’t do once you have retired. 1) Not Changing Lifestyle After Retirement Adapt to change Retirees make errors for not adapting to their […]
If you’re considering living overseas once you retire, ensure you have all of your financial ducks in a row before you leave. Whilst the Australian Government have put in place a number of structures to help Australians retire abroad, there are also some downfalls. It’s important you’re aware of the impact that moving overseas will have on your retirement benefits. Background on […]
Always Review Insurance Life is constantly changing, so it’s important that your insurance policies change as well. It’s good practice to review all of your insurance policies on a regular basis to make sure you have the right cover at the best price. You might think that an insurance review is a time consuming endeavour. […]
Ageing Today’s ageing Australians live generally healthier and longer lives than previous generations. In the 1960s, life expectancy at birth was 74 years for girls, and 67 years for boys. The latest mortality data indicate that girls born in 2013 can expect to live to the age of 84, and boys to 80. Life expectancy is increasing both […]
For the woman who has everything When you’re a female juggling a career and a family, you probably feel like you’ve got your hands full. But what if sickness or injury meant you were the one who needed looking after? How much would it cost to replace everything you do – both at work and at […]
Australians are living longer and retiring earlier and many people are now spending more than a quarter of their lives in retirement. It’s good news, but it also shows how critical it is to plan for your retirement. It’s never too late to start planning, and the sooner you start, the easier it is. Here […]
Advice from a financial professional will guide you to have a plan for the future and rely less on the government. Putting your finances in order will ensure you have enough to support yourself even after retirement. So how do you go about finding the right financial professional? Here are five steps to help you […]
Many Australians aren’t confident they have enough assets to support their retirement, with 66% stating they’re only ‘slightly or not at all prepared’. The good news is that people who have help from financial professionals are far more confident. Professional help offers silver lining There’s a silver lining – Australians with the help of financial […]
At least one in five of us will be unable to work due to injury or illness in our lifetime, yet we’re still more likely to insure our belongings than our most important asset–ourselves. You might have the attitude ‘she’ll be right’ but looking at the statistics, there is more chance of something going wrong […]
