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Retirement blunders you need to avoid if you want to retire comfortably
Remember when you were young and made a mistake, did something you shouldn’t have? You were probably given a talking too from your parents. Told to learn from your mistakes. It’s one way we learn and not necessarily a bad thing. While at the time, you may regret the mistake, with the passing of time…
Read MoreWanna be like Richard and Sally who will retire on $80k pa?
Are you a fan of Bad Boys? I am and love these movies. Will Smith plays a cop named Mike. Inheriting a large trust fund, he is able to afford all the nice things in life. Nice apartment, nice clothes, nice car and pretty much anything he liked. But he always wanted to be a…
Read MoreThe number one thing to set you up for living your best life in retirement
Are you thinking about your retirement all wrong? Many heading towards retirement focus on things such as their investments, super, maximising investment returns and beating some index. Without consideration for the most important aspects of planning to live your best life in retirement. But does this really lead to enjoyment in retirement? For some maybe,…
Read MoreMaster your retirement plan so you can be confident of being okay
Welcome to Retirement Land…A place where time freedom reigns supreme. No more dreaded 9-5. No more working for the man.Travel when it suits you…More time to spend with family and friends…Time to pursue your interests and hobbies…Perhaps spend the winter months in warmer parts of the country…The freedom to do what you want, when you…
Read MoreHow this boring and simple retirement portfolio beat the big super funds?
It’s that time again when super funds post their annual results. It’s also a time where fear of missing out, FOMO for the cool kids, kicks into overdrive. For some people this means chasing performance in order to get them ahead financially. This rarely achieves the desired result many are hunting for. So, today I…
Read MoreHow Big Is Your Retirement Gap?
Many people are struggling to plan their retirement with clarity, confidence and control… They have little to no clarity because the retirement landscape is complex. The future is uncertain. There’s insufficient information on the retirement phase. There is little to no confidence due to the fear of running out of money. The volatility in share…
Read MoreYour Retirement, Your Way: It’s Time to Choose Your Own Retirement Adventure
Retirement isn’t just one of life’s milestones; it’s a grand adventure waiting to be embraced. In a world where individuality is celebrated, why should retirement be any different? Retirement in the modern world means different things to different people. It’s as diverse as one’s travel preferences… For some, it’s about travelling the world or embarking…
Read MoreUncover a good egg with these 10 questions while avoiding a bad egg
As retirement fast approaches, or perhaps sooner than expected, the fear or running out of money in retirement looms large. While accumulating assets for retirement is a significant achievement, the transition to generating a lifelong income presents complex challenges. Without the certainty of employment income, it’s critical to assess if your assets can sustain your…
Read MoreOh Shit, Retirement’s Here: How much did inaction cost me?
How long have you been thinking about putting a plan together so you can retire comfortably? You may be one of the lucky few who has taken the bull by the horns and taken decisive action. For the majority though, it’s like kicking the can down the road. Except retirement looms closer each and every…
Read MoreWill the 4% rule lead to regret that you didn’t use your retirement wisely?
Recently, I received a message from someone who had read our complimentary book, “ENOUGH”, asking whether we supported the 4% rule. I was so shocked, I nearly fell off my chair… Thinking to myself, surely I can’t be coming across as a supporter of this retirement withdrawal method. Regretting “someday” thinking… Paul Armson, author of…
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