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Retirement

Retirement wealth plan: Create $1 million with a single Australian stock

| Sebastian Bowen

Compounding can help you retire early.

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Retirement

If a 30-year-old invests $1,500 a month in ASX stocks, here's what they could have by retirement

| Tristan Harrison

Regularly investing in ASX stocks can lead to amazing results…

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Retirement

Cost of a comfortable retirement rises to record high: ASFA

| Bronwyn Allen

Australia's definitive retirement budgeting guide, the Retirement Standard, has just been updated.

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Superannuation

Here's the average superannuation balance at age 64 in Australia

| Samantha Menzies

Are you on track for a comfortable retirement?

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Superannuation

Here's the average Australian superannuation balance at pension age

| Leigh Gant

See how your super stacks up at pension age and what it might really take for a comfortable retirement.

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Retirement

Will you still be paying off a home loan in retirement?

| Bronwyn Allen

About 36% of Millennials, 27% of Gen Xers, and 24% of Baby Boomers expect to retire with a home loan.

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Retirement

5 US stocks to consider for your SMSF

| Sebastian Bowen

These world-class stocks could deserve a spot in your super.

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Retirement

Young Australians overestimate how much retirement income they'll need: report

| Bronwyn Allen

A Vanguard survey shows young Australians expect to need $100,000 in annual income to fund their retirement.

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Recent Retirement News

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Retirement

1 simple rule to help work out when you can retire

| Kate O'Brien

Most people wouldn’t mind retiring early, but how do you know when you can afford to? One rule can help…

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Share Market News

Forget gold! Here's where I'd invest today to get rich and retire early

| Peter Stephens

I think there are better risk/reward opportunities than gold at the present time.

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Retirement

Cash savings can hurt your retirement prospects! This is a better way to make a million

| Peter Stephens

Avoiding cash savings and investing in the stock market could boost your financial prospects.

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Retirement

Don't save for retirement! Here's a better way to double your passive income

| Peter Stephens

Investing in shares could deliver a higher passive income than holding cash.

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⏸️ Dividend shares for retirement

3 reasons why you can retire early with dividend shares

| Peter Stephens

Here’s why buying dividend shares could boost your financial future.

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Retirement

1 simple retirement mistake that could cost you dearly

| Peter Stephens

Avoiding this common mistake could enhance your retirement prospects.

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Retirement

Don't earn $250k per year? Here's how to FIRE with a low income.

| Ken Hall

You don't have to be in the top tax bracket to retire early and enjoy your freedom, so here's an…

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Retirement

3 simple steps to retire with a million

| Peter Stephens

Here’s how you could build a 7-figure portfolio.

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Retirement

How long until you can afford to retire? These 3 factors will help you work it out

| Kate O'Brien

Early retirement is the dream for many people. So how do you know when you can afford to retire? We…

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Retirement

Are you making this common retirement mistake?

| Peter Stephens

Could you boost your retirement prospects by starting to invest today?

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⏸️ Dividend shares for retirement

How ASX dividend shares can help you retire early

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's how ASX dividend shares can help you retire early through passive income.

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Personal Finance

Following the FIRE: Financial Independence, Retire Early

| Kate O'Brien

Financial Independence Retire Early (FIRE) is a lifestyle movement which allows its proponents to retire and live off their portfolios.…

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Retirement

What to look for in APRA's new super fund heatmap

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's what to look for in APRA's new super fund heatmap.

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Retirement

Is your super fund underperforming and hurting your retirement?

| Ken Hall

Find out if your super fund is underperforming after APRA released its long-awaited "heat map" of super fund performance on…

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⏸️ Dividend shares for retirement

Why this ASX stock could be a perfect choice for retirees

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX: WES) would make a perfect ASX share for a retirement portfolio

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⏸️ Dividend shares for retirement

3 ASX shares to buy for rock solid retirement income

| Tristan Harrison

Here are 3 ASX shares that you could buy for rock solid retirement income, including ARB Corporation Limited (ASX:ARB).

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⏸️ Shares for Super Retirement

Is it smart to invest in super as a young Aussie?

| Ken Hall

It can be tough to know what's the best way to invest your money for the future - but should…

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⏸️ Dividend Shares

How to retire early with ASX ETFs

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's how ASX ETFs like Vanguard Australian Shares High Yield ETF (ASX: VHY) can help you achieve financial freedom and…

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Share Market News

Are Australian banks facing a new great crisis?

| Tom Richardson

The first three crisis to hit banks were labelled as deregulation in mid 1980s, the early 90s recession, and the GFC.

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Retirement

Why super is your best investment

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why I think superannuation is really your best investment

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⏸️ Shares for retirement

How much do you know about your superannuation?

| Ken Hall

Not many Aussies fully understand their superannuation. Here are a few quick things to consider when it comes to planning…

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Retirement

Stop saving, start buying dividend stocks: a simple plan to retire early

| Motley Fool Staff

Here’s how you could increase your chances of retiring early by making one simple change to how you manage your…

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Retirement

How to hack your superannuation

| Kate O'Brien

Australians had a combined $2.87 trillion in superannuation assets as at June 2019. Too often, however, we give too little…

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Retirement

Here's how much super you should have at your age

| Sebastian Bowen

If you're wondering how much super you should have at your age, look no further!

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Retirement

The most obvious retirement mistake you could be making today

| Motley Fool Staff

Here’s how you could overcome an oversight that may be holding back your retirement plans.

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⏸️ Shares for retirement

Why this is the only ASX stock you need for retirement

| Ken Hall

Find out why the Vanguard Diversified High Growth Index ETF (ASX: VDHG) could be the one ASX stock you need…

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⏸️ Dividend shares for retirement

2 top ASX dividend shares perfect for retirees

| Sebastian Bowen

Transurban Group (ASX: TCL) is one of the ASX dividend shares I think would be perfect for a retiree portfolio

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⏸️ Shares for retirement

How to retire at 40 with ASX dividends

| Ken Hall

If you want to chase your dream and retire early, check out these quick calculations and crunch the numbers on…

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Retirement

3 questions to ask about your super fund

| Sebastian Bowen

Are you asking the right questions when it comes to your superannuation fund?

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Retirement

No savings at 40? 3 simple tips to retire in luxury

| Motley Fool Staff

Here’s how you could improve your retirement prospects through taking a small number of simple steps.

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Retirement

How much should you invest in superannuation in 2020?

| Ken Hall

How you can set yourself up for a strong financial future and happy retirement by obtaining your optimal superannuation balance…

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Retirement

Millennials: the biggest retirement savings mistake you can ever make

| Motley Fool Staff

Here’s how you can overcome the greatest potential threat to enjoying financial freedom in retirement.

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Retirement

Don't gamble with forex trading. Aim to get rich and retire early like this

| Motley Fool Staff

Avoiding forex and focusing your capital on the stock market could be a highly profitable move.

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⏸️ SMSF Investors

Is a self-managed super fund for you?

| Ken Hall

A quick look at why a self-managed super fund (SMSF) might be the best tool to reach your retirement goals…

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Retirement

Cash savings could make you poorer! This is a better way to get rich and retire early

| Motley Fool Staff

Investing in the stock market could be a more rewarding experience than having cash savings.

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Retirement

Are you making these 3 retirement mistakes?

| Motley Fool Staff

Overcoming these three potential errors could improve your chances of enjoying financial freedom in older age.

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⏸️ Income

SkyCity and Fletcher Building share prices down on Auckland complex fire

| Tom Richardson

SKYCITY Entertainment Group Limited (ASX: SKC) shares still offer a big yield.

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Retirement

The number 1 retirement mistake you could be making today

| Motley Fool Staff

Here’s why overcoming this potential shortcoming could boost your retirement prospects.

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⏸️ Dividend shares for retirement

Does Australia have the best retirement system in the world?

| Tristan Harrison

Want to know if Australia has the best retirement system? The Melbourne Mercer Global Pensions Index has the answer.

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⏸️ Dividend shares for retirement

Which ASX dividend shares are best for SMSF retirees?

| Sebastian Bowen

It might be time to consider what ASX dividend shares are best for your SMSF portfolio.

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