"Mindfulness. If you’ve read anything to do with wellbeing recently, there’s no doubt you’ve already come across this term several times. But what exactly is mindfulness – and what does it have to do with our finances?"
on Wednesday, 19 September 2018.
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According to the latest statistics, a 65 year old Australian could on average expect to live until 84.6 (Male) or 87.3 (Female)! In retirement terms, that is about 16.9 years for a male and 22.3 years for a female that needs to be carefully planned for.
on Wednesday, 15 August 2018.
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From 1 July 2018, those aged 65 or over will be able to use the proceeds from the sale of their home to make a downsizer contribution of up to $300,000 each into superannuation (subject to complying with some finer details).
on Wednesday, 11 July 2018.
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Retirement often involves a shift from employment income to income derived from a combination of your retirement savings (investments inside and/or outside of superannuation) and potential Age Pension entitlements.
on Thursday, 28 June 2018.
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When considering the subject of retirement, one of the questions often asked by wealth accumulators and pre-retirees is 'how much is needed to fund a comfortable lifestyle in retirement'. Another common question is 'what does a comfortable lifestyle actually afford (look like)'.
on Monday, 16 April 2018.
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Check out this helpful article illustrating the importance of having your estate planning affairs in order.
on Friday, 02 March 2018.
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Travelling in retirement can often be high on the priority list. You worked hard to accumulate wealth during your working years to live a comfortable lifestyle in retirement - and now, with time and resources at your disposal, you may want to do things that may not have been possible earlier in life.
on Monday, 12 February 2018.
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We know money isn't everything, but nor is work, which is why the FPA have put together an ebook to help you get to grips with the do’s and don’ts of your finances. Please download this handy guide and feel free to share with your family and friends!
on Wednesday, 17 January 2018.
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An interesting and heart felt article about looking after aging parents.
on Tuesday, 16 January 2018.
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The saying goes that money can’t buy happiness, but new science has proven that old adage wrong. While research shows it doesn’t take much money to improve your mood, it does need to be spent on just the right thing.
on Thursday, 04 January 2018.
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Over the course of the last three decades there has been continual change regarding the rules governing superannuation. Some of the most significant changes have come from the proposed measures released in the 2016 Federal Budget, many of which took effect on 1 July 2017.
on Monday, 11 December 2017.
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on Friday, 13 October 2017.
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This month marks 10 years since a little-known bank in northern England became a worldwide brand for all the wrong reasons.
on Wednesday, 27 September 2017.
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Retirement planning can be quite similar to running a marathon - preparation, flexibility and perseverance are the key!
on Thursday, 14 September 2017.
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Life can throw some curveballs after 50 – transitioning into retirement can be daunting, coping with children leaving home and friends leaving town can be isolating and our health can start to deteriorate. So how can we look after our wellbeing in the face of these challenges?
on Thursday, 31 August 2017.
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