How to sell your home when you downsize
If you’re looking to downsize and move into retirement living, then an important step in that process is, of course, to sell your home. This can often be an emotional journey – it is usually, after all, the home you’ve lived in with your family…
Can I still work on the Age Pension?
The Age Pension is supposed to take care of some of your financial needs as you get older – but many recipients may want or need some extra money, or want to work as a way of keeping themselves occupied. Income from work will affect…
Grow your super on your own – the earlier the better
Are you making voluntary contributions to your superannuation? When it comes to retirement, every little bit helps. According to an Equip Super survey of more than 2,000 Australians, 46% have made voluntary contributions to boost their super savings – and of these, 65% made their…
Just how much money do you need to retire?
How much money do you need to retire? Over 50% of us don’t have enough super or savings to retire. Get empowered with the tools to plan your retirement finances.
Your roadmap to reducing retirement stress
To help you keep your retirement planning on track, we’ve put together a checklist of the legal, financial, and medical tasks to prioritise.
Downsize in retirement: don’t waste your greatest asset
Downsizing in retirement is a great way to reduce maintenance and increase cash flow. In this blog we’ll explore the advantages of downsizing and your options.
Three retirement planning tips for a great retirement
Planning for retirement can be equal parts exciting and scary. Our team has put together three tips to empower you to start planning your best retirement today.
What is a DMF? Understanding your Deferred Management Fee
The DMF ¬– or ‘deferred management fee’ – is the exit fee from a retirement village. It is usually paid out of the sale price of the unit and is a source of profit for retirement village operators.
How to protect your pension as you enter retirement or care
Moving into a retirement village or care home can be stressful enough without having to worry about your pension. Here are some tips for keeping your payments.
Do you have an end-of-life plan?
Most Australians haven’t really thought about their end-of-life plan. We want to remove the stigma and fear associated with end-of-life planning.