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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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Retirement

3 of the best ASX 200 retirement shares to buy in October

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these strong stocks could be great options for investors right now.

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Retirement

Can you earn ASX dividend income and still get the pension?

| Sebastian Bowen

Let's find out.

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Retirement

Why these ASX 200 shares could be excellent picks for a retirement portfolio

| James Mickleboro

Analysts have buy ratings on these shares. Let's see what they are saying.

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Retirement

Are you making the most of this 'international tax haven' in retirement?

| Tristan Harrison

This could be one of the best things to help grow our wealth.

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Retirement

2 Vanguard ASX index funds could turn $750 per month into $46,000 in annual dividend income by retirement

| Tristan Harrison

These ETFs could be strong picks for future retirement income.

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Retirement

3 steps to prepare an investment portfolio for transition to retirement

| Sebastian Bowen

Retirees should think about investing differently.

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Retirement

Buy Woolworths and this ASX 200 retirement share

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think investors should consider these stocks for their retirement portfolio.

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REITs

Why I think this could be the #1 ASX property stock for retirement

| Tristan Harrison

I believe this stock is offering everything that retirees could want.

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Retirement

How much can you have in retirement assets and still get a pension under new rules?

| Bronwyn Allen

Higher assets and income limits will apply from 20 September.

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Retirement

These ASX retirement shares could be great long term picks

| James Mickleboro

Building a retirement portfolio? Check out these options.

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Retirement

3 of the best ASX 200 retirement shares to buy in September

| James Mickleboro

Analysts have buy ratings on these quality companies.

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Dividend Investing

How much cash do you need to quit work and live off dividend income?

| Tristan Harrison

Dividend income can unlock a well-funded life.

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Retirement

How Gen X is planning for retirement while raising kids and caring for parents

| Bronwyn Allen

The oldest members of Gen X will turn 60 next year, thereby gaining access to their superannuation.

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Retirement

Expert tips to ensure your money lasts in retirement

| Bronwyn Allen

Starting early with your retirement planning is essential for many reasons.

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Retirement

Why these ASX retirement shares could be quality options

| James Mickleboro

Analysts have good things to say about these names. Let's see why they are bullish.

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Retirement

2 ~5%+ yielding ASX shares to buy for a retirement account in August

| James Mickleboro

Brokers think these stocks could offer great yields, which could make them top options for retirees.

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Retirement

Don't ruin retirement by making this common mistake in times like these

| Zach Bristow

As always, a long-term horizon is the most crucial aspect.

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Retirement

Is Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (VAS) the only investment retirees need?

| Tristan Harrison

Can the ASX 300 provide everything a retiree wants?

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Retirement

3 blue chip ASX retirement shares to buy this month

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these defensive blue chips could be in the buy zone.

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Retirement

3 boring but beautiful ASX 200 shares to add to a retirement portfolio

| Sebastian Bowen

I think these three stocks would seamlessly slot into a retirement portfolio.

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Retirement

3 excellent ASX 200 retirement shares to buy in August

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these stocks could be good additions to a retirement portfolio next month.

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Retirement

Retirees: 2 high-yield ASX dividend stocks to buy in August

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these shares could be quality options for a retirement portfolio.

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Retirement

Retirement, extra income, holidays: Top 10 reasons Aussies invest

| Bronwyn Allen

Some people invest to build wealth for retirement while others are focussed on lifestyle improvements.

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Retirement

How much superannuation should I have at 50?

| James Mickleboro

Let's find out if you are on track for a comfortable retirement.

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Retirement

Delayed retirement and other costs of being the Bank of Mum and Dad

| Bronwyn Allen

A survey shows delayed retirement and lost opportunities to travel are among the costs.

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Retirement

2 ASX 200 retirement shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Analysts have buy ratings on these high-quality stocks.

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Retirement

If I were 60 I'd buy these ASX shares for dividends

| Tristan Harrison

These stocks could be appealing options for passive income.

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Superannuation

What's the average age Australians access their superannuation?

| Zach Bristow

Here's what the data says.

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Dividend Investing

How much cash do you need to quit work and live off ASX dividend income?

| Sebastian Bowen

Dividends are the best path to an early retirement for most Australians...

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Retirement

2 ASX shares to buy for a retirement portfolio in FY25

| James Mickleboro

Analysts have put buy ratings on these stocks. Here's why they could be worth considering for retirees.

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Retirement

2 ASX investments I think all retirees should have

| Tristan Harrison

Investors shouldn’t underestimate how important these two things are.

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Retirement

Will you still be paying a mortgage in retirement?

| Bronwyn Allen

One in three Australians expect to still be paying off their home loans in retirement, a survey shows.

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Retirement

3 top ASX retirement shares to buy for FY25

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these stocks could be good additions to a retirement portfolio.

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Retirement

What's the average superannuation balance based on where you live?

| Kate Lee, CFA

Are you keeping up with the Joneses in your super balance?

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Retirement

Retirement planning guide: 710,000 Aussies to retire over next 5 years

| Bronwyn Allen

A government pension was the main source of income for retirees in FY23, followed by superannuation.

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Retirement

What actions are Aussies taking in the lead-up to retirement?

| Bronwyn Allen

Topping up superannuation is the priority for many pre-retirees.

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Retirement

Here are 3 ASX retirement shares to buy in July

| James Mickleboro

These shares could be great options for retirees. Here's why analysts rate them as buys.

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Retirement

2 ASX 200 retirement shares to buy in July

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these strong shares could be in the buy zone.

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Retirement

Retirement regret: What 1 in 4 Aussies wish they'd done after quitting work

| Bronwyn Allen

It's not what you think!

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Retirement

How long should I wait to retire?

| Tristan Harrison

How are you supposed to know when the time is right to stop working?

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