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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Online source: Produced by AMP Life Limited and published on 4 September 2015A lot has changed in recent years, especially when it comes to your living options in retirement. Here are some ways you can upgrade your retiree lifestyle. Retirement living can offer much more than it once did. One thing’s certain: you don’t have to feel as […]
Online source: Produced by AMP Life Limited and published on 4 September 2015.Once you retire you might be wondering how you ever had time to work! Whether you’re in the planning stages or already retired, there’s plenty on offer. But, assuming your health is in check, there are some interesting pursuits you might want to consider: […]
The commencement of 2017 will see some significant changes to means testing for Social Security pensions (including the Age Pension). Uncertainty around income can be unsettling for those receiving a pension or considering retirement. That’s why it’s important to understand if and how you might be impacted by the new rules so that you can […]
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 […]
7 tips on early retirement Are you dreaming about early retirement, but unsure how to go about it? You might be surprised to learn that Aussies are retiring earlier, with 25% of men retiring before age 55 and 50% retiring between 55 to 64 years. For women, the figures are higher, with 55% stopping work […]
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 […]
