While planning your retirement can mean different things to different people, more often than not, the type of retirement you can afford comes down to the plans put in place to set yourself up for the future.
How much you … read more
Being financially independent is a mindset that many women are aspiring to, particularly those in relationships.
While your job, or your partner’s career is secure today, tomorrow it could be a different story, and often that can lead to a … read more
Do you find yourself drowning in random receipts when EOFY comes around?
Learn to lodge your tax return the easy way with these last-minute and longer-term tax hacks. Tax paperwork is something few of us take in our stride. In … read more
You may not be aware that how and in what proportions your super is distributed can’t be covered in your will unless you’ve made the necessary arrangements with your super fund beforehand.
Why can’t super be covered in my will?… read more
Whether you choose or need early retirement, having a plan can give your money the best chance of lasting the distance.
Whether lifestyle preferences or circumstances beyond your control is behind your decision to retire early, you’ll need to make … read more
Want to make the most of your super? Here are eight steps on how to take control of your super, check your super balance and get it sorted to make sure your retirement savings are on track.
1. Understand how … read more
One fact of life is certain, we don’t stay young forever. As we grow older, everyday tasks can become tiresome; we suffer inevitable aches and pains and often have difficulty remembering things. But the ageing process should be seen as … read more
In an ideal world, we’d retire from work when we felt like it, free to travel the world, take up a new interest or just relax. But, many women don’t have that luxury. They are living longer than men but … read more
Although marriage, mortgage, and young children may have characterised your 30s, your 40s often feature growing responsibilities and ever-competing priorities. Your parents are older, your mortgage is still on foot, children’s education costs are growing, and though retirement may seem … read more
It is time to give your super the respect it deserves.
There truly is something almost magical out there in the world of investing. It’s called compounding interest, and it’s very simple. It’s just the combination of time and money, … read more