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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

Average age of retirement rises to 64 years

| Bronwyn Allen

The average age at which Australia's 4.5 million retirees quit work is 57, but those who retired in FY25 were…

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Retirement

More Australians living off superannuation than the pension in retirement

| Bronwyn Allen

We reveal how much superannuation you need in order to fund a comfortable retirement.

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Retirement

Here's the average Australian superannuation balance at age 60 in 2024

| Sebastian Bowen

The average super balance for an Aussie 60-year-old might shock you.

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Retirement

Should you combine your superannuation with your partner?

| Sebastian Bowen

Like with most decisions, combining super has both pros and cons.

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Superannuation

How much do you need to manage your own superannuation?

| Sebastian Bowen

Is an SMSF the right fit for you and your retirement?

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Retirement

Retirees: Here's how to boost your pension in 2024

| Tristan Harrison

I’d look to these areas for additional income.

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Retirement

Is 50 too late to start buying ASX shares for retirement?

| Sebastian Bowen

Are you worried about retirement? Then read this.

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Retirement

How to build a $1 million superannuation fund

| James Mickleboro

Here's the secret to living a comfortable life in retirement.

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Retirement

Will these ASX 200 shares help you retire rich?

| James Mickleboro

Goldman is saying good things about these retirement options.

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Retirement

What's the average Aussie superannuation balance at age 30, 40 and 50?

| Sebastian Bowen

The average super balance for a 30, 40 and 50-year old might shock you.

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Retirement

Should I still be buying ASX shares in retirement?

| Tristan Harrison

Does retirement mean no more ASX investing? Not necessarily.

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Retirement

Will you have enough in superannuation when you retire?

| Tristan Harrison

Is your nest egg going to be big enough?

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Retirement

3 world-class ASX retirement shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these shares would be top buys for a retirement portfolio.

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Retirement

Retirees: 2 Top ASX dividend shares I'd buy now for passive income in 2024

| Sebastian Bowen

The passive income form these shares could last a whole retirement...

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Retirement

Worried about retirement? How investing $10,000 in ASX shares now could add years of enjoyment

| Sebastian Bowen

It's shocking how much investing in ASX shares can change your retirement prospects.

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Retirement

How I'd build a backup superannuation fund with $10,000 and 5 ASX shares

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's how I'd supplement a super fund today with ASX shares.

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Superannuation

Top 10 superannuation funds for growth in 2023 revealed: Chant West

| Bronwyn Allen

2023 was the 11th year out of 12 for positive returns among superannuation funds with growth strategies.

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Retirement

Should I buy ASX shares or top up my superannuation?

| Sebastian Bowen

One thing should determine whether you choose shares or super...

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Retirement

How I'd invest in ASX shares to unlock an extra $1.1 million for retirement

| Mitchell Lawler

Increasing the chances of a rewarding retirement doesn't need to be complicated.

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Retirement

What's the average Aussie superannuation balance at age 60, 65 and 70?

| Sebastian Bowen

The average super balance for a pre-retiree might shock you.

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Retirement

Buy these high-quality ASX 200 shares for your retirement portfolio

| James Mickleboro

Here's why Goldman Sachs is bullish on these top shares.

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Retirement

Buy these ASX retirement shares in 2024

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are feeling positive about these shares that could be good options for a retirement portfolio.

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Investing Strategies

Investing in these 3 ASX shares now could make you a millionaire retiree

| Tony Yoo

If you're enjoying this time with your family, maybe you'd like to be in holiday mode permanently?

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Retirement

Retirees: 2 reliable ASX shares for steady passive income

| James Mickleboro

Analysts have put buy ratings on these income shares.

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Retirement

How much money do I need to retire?

| Sebastian Bowen

Will your retirement be as pleasant as you are hoping?

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Retirement

The average Aussie has $360k in superannuation at age 60. Here's how I'm aiming for double that

| Sebastian Bowen

Here are three easy ways you can boost your retirement fund...

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Retirement

Here are 2 high quality ASX retirement shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

These shares could be good options for a retirement portfolio according to analysts.

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Retirement

Retiring? Here's how I'd aim to keep cash flowing in for life

| James Mickleboro

The share market can help you retire very comfortably.

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Retirement

Buy these excellent ASX 200 shares for your retirement portfolio

| James Mickleboro

Here are a couple of shares that analysts think could be good options for retirees.

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How to invest

How to retire early with enormous passive income

| James Mickleboro

It may be possible to retire comfortably in a little over 20 years by doing this.

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Retirement

No savings at 45? I'd use the Warren Buffett method to start building retirement wealth

| James Mickleboro

Here's why it could pay to follow Warren Buffett's lead with investing.

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Retirement

2 ASX retirement shares that analysts rate as buys with big upside potential

| James Mickleboro

Are these the best shares to buy for a retirement portfolio?

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How to invest

Got a spare $20k? I'd buy cheap ASX shares today and aim to retire early

| James Mickleboro

Don't fear market volatility, take advantage of its to buy quality shares at a discount

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Retirement

Why I'd buy Telstra shares if I were retiring tomorrow

| Tristan Harrison

I’d call on this stock to provide defensive earnings and dividends.

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Retirement

No lotto ticket needed: I'm buying these dependable ASX blue chips to retire early

| Sebastian Bowen

I'm hoping these three ASX shares will get me to an early retirement.

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Retirement

What's the average Aussie superannuation balance at age 60?

| Sebastian Bowen

Are you above or below the super average?

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Retirement

How to build a top-tier retirement portfolio without the headache

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why retirement investing can be far more simple than you'd think.

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Retirement

Is the Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (VAS) a good option to buy for retirement?

| Tristan Harrison

Let’s look at whether an ETF can work for retirees.

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Retirement

Should you buy these ASX 200 shares for your retirement portfolio?

| James Mickleboro

Analysts have given their verdict on these popular ASX 200 shares.

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Retirement

Worried about retirement? I'd buy and hold these 7 quality stocks

| Sebastian Bowen

I think anyone can build a comfortable retirement with these stocks...

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Retirement

I'm close to retirement. Should I keep buying ASX shares?

| Sebastian Bowen

Shares can be volatile, but they can also help to fund a comfortable retirement.

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Retirement

Boost your retirement portfolio with these ASX 200 stocks

| James Mickleboro

Analysts are tipping these top stocks as buys. Here's why they could be a good fit for a retirement portfolio.

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