Online source: Produced by AMP Life Limited and published on 16 March 2016.When you make a sacrifice, you’re usually giving something up with the expectation of future gain. Salary sacrificing into your super is no different—you’re giving up ready access to your money in your take-home pay. But in return you’re boosting your retirement savings and […]
Online source: AMP Make your redundancy work for you.Make your redundancy work for you Have you recently received your redundancy and are now considering early retirement – you’re probably looking forward to relaxing and enjoying all those things you’ve planned. So, how do you make sure you choose the most effective strategy for your personal situation […]
Online source: Produced by AMP Life Limited and published on 28 July 2015Six tips on becoming a senior entrepreneur Retirement is not a destination, it’s another stage in life’s journey—and that’s never been truer than today, as many over-50s are rejecting the quiet life and starting their own businesses. Do you want to do the […]
A transition to retirement strategy could allow you to work less, or work the same hours and increase your superannuation, without reducing your take-home pay. Even if you’re nearing retirement age you mightn’t be looking to leave the workforce just yet. Maybe you want to save more money or perhaps you enjoy the interaction and […]
The nation’s fixation with logging on with their smartphone has people glancing at their devices more than 440 million times a day. Digital devices in Australia have not only changed the way we communicate, but how we socialise, plan, work, transact, access information and entertain ourselves—not to mention, multi-task! The advancement of digital technology has […]
Imagine taking a gap year to volunteer abroad on a conservation project or to build houses for the poor. Or you may wish to share the skills you’ve learned with others or learn a new skill yourself… Some companies even have sabbatical programs that encourage staff to take time out of their jobs to further […]
Five simple strategies for investing in volatile markets As we’ve seen in recent times, investment markets can change overnight. But there are some simple rules that investors have been using to help build long-term wealth for decades. 1. Stay calm Do not rush any investment decision. 2. Diversify your investments It’s notoriously difficult to predict what’s […]
Australians will have to wait before putting their feet up, as it looks like the age increase will force them to retire later. Australians are planning to work for longer, with more than one in five over-45s planning to work until 70. However expectations of retirement income change after reality hits, new Australian Bureau of […]
Financial discipline is a learned behaviour and not a born-with trait, we’re going to take you through the basic ins and outs of what you can do to boost your financial self-control. Whether you’re saving for a holiday or putting money aside for a deposit (or even if you’re just looking to get out of […]
