News : Retirement

Pensions, Retirement, Superannuation

Retirement phase guidance released

Large superannuation funds have been given guidance on how to roll out member-orientated retirement income solutions.

Large superannuation funds have been given guidance on how to roll out member-orientated retirement income solutions.

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Retirement

Required super savings hits record

The estimated amount of superannuation a person needs to support a comfortable lifestyle in retirement has hit a record level.

The estimated amount of superannuation a person needs to support a comfortable lifestyle in retirement has hit a record level.

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Financial Advice, Retirement, Technology

Challenger partners with advice tech firm

Challenger has partnered with an advice technology firm to drive the development of a platform that will model lifetime income strategies.

Challenger has partnered with an advice technology firm to drive the development of a platform that will model lifetime income strategies.

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Investments, Property, Residential Property, Retirement, Tax

CGT reform must take macro view

IFPA has called on the government to look beyond the CGT discount if it is aiming to reform this area of the Australian taxation system.

IFPA has called on the government to look beyond the CGT discount if it is aiming to reform this area of the Australian taxation system.

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Division 296, Retirement, Tax

AIR calls for new tax carve-out

A consumer advocacy group wants self-funded retirees who have already structured their retirement to be exempt from the Division 296 tax.

A consumer advocacy group wants self-funded retirees who have already structured their retirement to be exempt from the Division 296 tax.

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Downsizer, Investments, Property, Retirement

Retirees still asset rich, but cash poor

Analysis into the financial situation of retirees has confirmed they are experiencing cash-flow issues despite enjoying homeownership.

Analysis into the financial situation of retirees has confirmed they are experiencing cash-flow issues despite enjoying homeownership.

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Pensions, Retirement

Cost of living impacts retirement decisions

The rising cost of everything is seeing some Australians push back their retirement, according to a survey from Equip Super.

The rising cost of everything is seeing some Australians push back their retirement, according to a survey from Equip Super.

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Administration, Retirement, SMSF, Superannuation

Super program for women launched

A campaign specifically aimed at encouraging women to take control of their retirement savings has been established by an SMSF stakeholder.

A campaign specifically aimed at encouraging women to take control of their retirement savings has been established by an SMSF stakeholder.

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Retirement, Superannuation

Retirees not underspending super savings

Most retirees draw down more than they are required to from their superannuation accounts, according to Super Members Council analysis.

Most retirees draw down more than they are required to from their superannuation accounts, according to Super Members Council analysis.

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Retirement, Superannuation

Retirement concerns shaped by knowledge

Women are more concerned about their retirement prospects with poor financial literacy being a key driver behind their fears.

Women are more concerned about their retirement prospects with poor financial literacy being a key driver behind their fears.

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