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The Cost of Waiting
Australian confidence in their ability to retire comfortably has not improved, according to recent research from Vanguard. That’s understandable. High interest rates, rising living costs, geopolitical uncertainty, market volatility and ongoing legislative changes have made retirement planning feel more complicated than ever. When the information keeps changing, it can be difficult to know what to…
Read MoreThe 5 Biggest Retirement Blind Spots If You’re Five Years From Retirement
Retirement is one of the biggest financial transitions you will ever make. After spending decades earning, saving and investing, you eventually reach the point where the question changes from: “How much can I accumulate?” to: “How do I turn what I have into a reliable income that supports the life I want?” That transition is…
Read MoreWhen’s the party? The retirement windows that close faster than you think
Many people worry about running out of money in retirement. Once you hit your 60s, the accumulation party is over. Your retirement runway shortens, and so do the opportunities to make significant financial improvements. But there are two other components besides money that deplete rapidly: time and health — both essential to enjoying your retirement…
Read MoreI got smoked by a 10-year-old. Here’s the lesson to secure your retirement
Last weekend I walked onto a tennis court (winter pennant tennis comp) feeling pretty good about my chances. Across the net: a short, young kid. I figured it’d be a light hit. Wrong. He was 10, struck the ball clean, served with purpose, and put every short ball away. I played well—he humbled me anyway.…
Read MoreFORO vs FOMO in retirement: which risk really costs more
Australians’ biggest retirement concern is simple: will we have enough to live a dignified, comfortable life? Fair concern. But here’s the twist—once you stop working, a new risk shows up that few plan for: missing out. The hard mindset shift You’ve spent decades saving. Then retirement hits and suddenly you’re told to spend. Your regular…
Read MoreIf You Were To Retire Tomorrow, Would You Have Enough?
The Great Australian Dream used to be a house on a quarter-acre block. For many, that’s getting harder. And for older Australians—those closing in on retirement—priorities have shifted. In a recent study commissioned by MLC with McCrindle, 54% of Australians said having enough money to retire comfortably is something they aspire to. Equally important: being…
Read MoreThe Hidden Reason Australians Delay Retirement: Permission
From Grind to “Permission”: How a Living Retirement Sketchbook Turned Someday Into Now Meet a couple in their late 50s. Joe had been doing 60–80 hour weeks for years. He loved his work, but it was becoming a grind. He had a solid income and plenty saved. Every winter they’d say, “One day, let’s chase…
Read More7 Retirement Blind Spots Aussies Don’t See Coming
Treating retirement like an investment problem (when it’s really an income problem) You’ve worked hard to build your super, savings, and investments. It’s natural to focus on returns. But most retirees don’t lie awake worrying about “beating the market.” The real question is, “Can I reliably pay myself—month after month—without running out?” When you reframe…
Read MoreWhat You Should Ask Your Adviser About Retirement—Our Transparent Answers to the Top 5
Most people nearing retirement ask one question: “Are we going to be okay?” Not “How do I beat the market?” Just, will the money last, and can I stop working? That’s the conversation we have every week. People want permission and a plan. They want to retire with confidence, spend safely, and enjoy the life…
Read MoreBeat Procrastination and Start Building a Better Retirement Today
You have good intentions when it comes to planning your retirement. You want a comfortable lifestyle without worrying about running out of money. You want European holidays, to hook up the caravan and see the sights of Australia, take up a new hobby, spend time with your grandkids and your own kids, work on your…
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