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'Kick down the road' mentality fuels retirement insecurity: Study

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 22 MAY 2023
... half of all Australians expressing doubt about their knowledge of the financial resources required for a comfortable retirement. Meanwhile, while most (80%) of Australians believe that professional financial advice could benefit them, only 30% have sought ...

Wealth inequality divides Australia: Research

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 2 MAY 2023
... as well as your chances of being a victim of crime, being able to pay your insurance bills, and enjoy a comfortable retirement," Miller said. "The fear is that the income gap could widen even further because of the increasing casualisation of the workforce ...

Ad hoc changes to super scare self-funded retirees: ASA

CHLOE WALKER  |  MONDAY, 24 APR 2023
... and strategies around the operation of the superannuation regime which will enable Australians to have a comfortable retirement. "...This removes the growing burden of a government pension for an increasingly ageing population," it said. "We consider ...

Investor education combats emotions: Experts

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 11 APR 2023
... well-documented. For example, a 2020 study by IOOF showed that advised individuals were more likely to achieve a comfortable retirement and feel more satisfied with their current financial position. Excessive engagement Excessive engagement with superannuation ...

Inflation erodes retiree savings by 7.5%

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 21 MAR 2023
... lift in the superannuation lump sums that ASFA estimates are needed, at age 67, to fund either a modest or comfortable retirement out to the age of 92," Fahy said.

Investment bonds offer refuge amid super changes

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 MAR 2023
... million to $5 million. But the real question we need to ask ourselves is, what do we need to achieve a comfortable retirement?" Hackett said. While it's understandable that people want to maintain the stability of the super system, likewise it's important ...

Pre-retirees want, need financial advice: Fidelity

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 19 JAN 2023
... fees. "This means more Australians will be able to access the advice and support they need to achieve a comfortable retirement," Dinham concluded.

Cost of retirement in lockstep with inflation: ASFA

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 17 NOV 2022
According to the Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA), the amount needed for a comfortable retirement has risen again in the September quarter. The ASFA Retirement Standard September quarter 2022 figures show that couples aged around ...

Spirit Super farewells chair, names successor

CHLOE WALKER  |  TUESDAY, 15 NOV 2022
... Tasmanians, I reflect on the families across Australia who are enjoying, or will enjoy, a more decent and comfortable retirement thanks to the investments they have accumulated through their superannuation." Edwards will officially step down from her ...

Confidence in a 'comfortable' retirement nears lows

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 10 NOV 2022
... income in retirement to be on average $3200 per month, however they perceive the income required for a comfortable retirement to be $4300 per month. Moreover, 47% expect to outlive their retirement savings. The report attributed this pessimistic outlook ...