Grow your super in the new year

Grow your super in the new year Making an extra voluntary contribution now might improve your lifestyle once you retire. A new year’s as good a time as any to make plans. How about a gift to your future self by maximising your retirement contributions? It’s not as far-fetched or self-absorbed as it might seem. If you think of this as investing in your future self or your loved ones, it could make good sense. …

Staying (Financially) well as the years go by

Staying (Financially) well as the years go by Our financial priorities tend to change as we move through life The good news from AMP’s 2018 Financial Wellness Indexi is that only 7% of Australian retirees aged 65 or over report being stressed about money. So if you’re feeling the pinch earlier in life there is light at the end of the tunnel.  Let’s take a closer look at how your financial wellness is likely to change …

Rebooting for retirement

Rebooting for retirement As retirement comes into view, it’s time to imagine a new you for the post-work age. You remember your first day at school, your first job, your first home. And now your final pay check is in sight. That’s quite an achievement. As with other big life events, retirement triggers choices that shape your future. It’s time to take stock and reboot your life. It makes sense to make sure you’re ready …