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Australians overestimate how much they need in retirement: report

| Bronwyn Allen

A new survey shows Australians think they need $1.6 million to retire.

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The best passive income streams to help fund your retirement

| Sebastian Bowen

Setting up a source of second income could do wonders for your retirement.

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If I were a retiree, I'd buy these ASX shares this week

| Tristan Harrison

Retirees may love these stocks for dividends.

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2 ASX 200 retirement shares to buy now

| James Mickleboro

Analysts think these shares could be quality additions to a portfolio.

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If you start investing today, when could you retire?

| Tristan Harrison

Investing in stocks can unlock an early retirement in my opinion.

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How important is superannuation to your wealth?

| Sebastian Bowen

Super is more important to our wealth than you might think.

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Is $500,000 in superannuation enough to retire comfortably in 2024?

| Sebastian Bowen

How much super is enough to comfortably retire?

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What's the average Australian superannuation balance at age 40 in 2024?

| Tristan Harrison

The average balance for a 40-year-old could surprise.

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Recent Retirement News

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Global Pension Index author Dr David Knox: "Take control of your retirement"

| Bernd Struben

Global Pension Index author Dr David Knox tells the Motley Fool why now, more than ever, you need take control…

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2 safe ASX shares for your retirement portfolio

| James Mickleboro

Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) and this ASX share could be safe options for your retirement portfolio in FY 2021...

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⏸️ Dividend shares for retirement

Why I would buy Wesfarmers (ASX:WES) and this ASX share for a retirement portfolio

| James Mickleboro

Here's why I would add Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) and this ASX share to a retirement portfolio today...

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⏸️ Dividend shares for retirement

Is the WAM Global (ASX:WGB) share price a buy for dividends?

| Tristan Harrison

Is the WAM Global Limited (ASX:WGB) share price a buy for income? It currently offers a grossed-up dividend yield of…

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⏸️ Dividend shares for retirement

2 ASX shares to buy for rock solid retirement income

| Tristan Harrison

I think the two ASX shares in this article can provide rock solid retirement income, 1 is Australian United Investment…

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Retirement

2 outstanding ASX shares to add to your retirement portfolio

| James Mickleboro

If you're busy constructing a retirement portfolio and looking for some quality options to add to it, I would recommend…

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⏸️ Shares for retirement

Why Magellan Global Trust (ASX:MGG) could be a retiree's dream share

| Tristan Harrison

I think that Magellan Global Trust (ASX:MGG) could be a retiree’s dream share because it offers many things that retirees…

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Retirement

2 outstanding ASX 200 shares for your retirement portfolio

| James Mickleboro

Here's why Goodman Group (ASX:GMG)) and these fantastic ASX shares could be great options for retirees...

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⏸️ Shares for retirement

3 retirement myths you can't afford to believe

| Tristan Harrison

I think there are at least 3 retirement myths that you can’t afford to believe when it comes to aiming…

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How to invest

How to protect your super in an ASX market crash

| Sebastian Bowen

You can protect your superannuation fund from an ASX market crash, but this can and will come at a cost…

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Why I would buy these quality ASX shares for a retirement portfolio

| James Mickleboro

Here's why I think Coles Group Ltd (ASX:COL) and this ASX share would be great options for a retirement portfolio right…

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⏸️ Shares for retirement

3 ASX shares every retiree should own

| Tristan Harrison

I think that the 3 ASX shares in this article should be in every retiree’s portfolio because of their dividends…

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⏸️ Income

Will the RBA keep the cash rate on hold for 3 more years?

| James Mickleboro

The RBA will meet next week to discuss the cash rate. The economics team at Westpac Banking Corp (ASX:WBC) expects…

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⏸️ SMSF Investors

Why investing more in super can turbo charge your retirement plans

| Ken Hall

Many Aussies don't think about investing more in their super. Here's why it could be the key to turbocharging your…

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3 quality ASX shares to add to your retirement portfolio

| James Mickleboro

Here's why I think Collins Foods Ltd (ASX:CKF) and these ASX shares could be great options for a retirement portfolio...

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Coronavirus News

3 million Aussies could be given $5,000 to buy shares

| Tony Yoo

Government urged to help vulnerable Australians who accessed emergency cash during the COVID-19 crisis.

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Coronavirus News

COVID-19 panic: SMSFs fled shares, then missed market rally

| Tony Yoo

SMSF trustees are optimistic about a market recovery though they switched to more 'defensive' investments.

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Share Market News

True cost of early super withdrawal revealed – and it's not pretty!

| Sebastian Bowen

The true retirement costs of allowing Australians to withdraw their superannuation funds early may be even more than originally estimated.

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Why I would buy Woolworths and this ASX share for a retirement portfolio

| James Mickleboro

Here's why I think Woolworths Limited (ASX:WOW) and this ASX share could be great options for retirees right now...

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⏸️ Dividend shares for retirement

Investors wanting safe income should own these 3 ASX shares

| Tristan Harrison

If you’re seeking safe income then I think you should go for one of the three ASX shares in this…

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⏸️ Dividend shares for retirement

Is the AFIC share price a buy?

| Tristan Harrison

Is the Australian Foundation Investment Co.Ltd. (ASX:AFI) share price a buy? The LIC has recently declared another steady dividend.

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Why I would add Coles and this ASX share to my retirement portfolio

| James Mickleboro

Here's why I think ASX investors should be adding Coles Group Ltd (ASX:COL) and this ASX dividend share to their retirement…

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Why you should treat your superannuation like a child

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's why you should treat your superannuation fund like a child. It needs love and care if you want it…

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These ASX shares could be great additions to a retirement portfolio

| James Mickleboro

Here's why I think Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX:RHC) and this ASX share should be in your retirement portfolio...

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⏸️ Shares for Super Retirement

Why investing in super can turbocharge your returns

| Ken Hall

Let's take a quick look at some of the arguments for and against investing your extra cash in super this…

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⏸️ Shares for retirement

5 simple steps to financial independence

| Ken Hall

Financial independence can seem out of reach to many Aussies. Here are 5 simple steps to get the ball rolling…

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Share Market News

Early super release scheme set to be extended

| Sebastian Bowen

The government has announced an extension of the early super release scheme. Should you take up the offer, or will…

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Retirement

Buy these strong ASX shares for your retirement portfolio

| James Mickleboro

Coles Group Ltd (ASX:COL) and this strong ASX share could be great options for a retirement portfolio. Here's why I'm positive…

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⏸️ Shares for retirement

2 ASX shares for investors aged 50+

| Tristan Harrison

Here are 2 ASX shares for investors aged 50+, they are robust businesses with long-term growth potential for your portfolio.

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Retirement

3 outstanding ASX 200 shares for retirees to buy today

| James Mickleboro

Here's why I think CSL Limited (ASX:CSL) and these outstanding ASX 200 shares would be great options for retirees right now...

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Strengthen your retirement portfolio with these ASX blue chip shares

| James Mickleboro

I think Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) and these ASX blue chip shares could be quality additions to a retirement portfolio. Here's…

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The hidden risk to early superannuation withdrawal that no one told you about

| Brendon Lau

Australians are rushing to access their superannuation early amid the COVID-19 pandemic but there’s a key risk of doing this…

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2 reasons early super withdrawal might be a bad idea

| Sebastian Bowen

Here's are 2 reasons why the early withdrawal of money from your sueprannuation fund could be a bad idea for…

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⏸️ Dividend shares for retirement

Why retirees should buy Coles and Telstra shares for income

| James Mickleboro

I think Coles Group Ltd (ASX:COL) and this ASX 100 share would be great options for retirees looking for a source…

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Retirement

Telstra and this ASX 200 share could be top picks for retirees

| James Mickleboro

Here's why I think Telstra Corporation Ltd (ASX:TLS) and these ASX 200 shares could be top picks for retirees right now...

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Retirement

Could these ASX 100 shares help you retire early?

| James Mickleboro

Goodman Group (ASX:GMG) and this ASX 100 share could be the ones to buy if you want to construct a quality…

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⏸️ Dividend shares for retirement

I think WAM Microcap is a retiree's dream dividend share

| Tristan Harrison

I think that WAM Microcap Limited (ASX:WMI) is a retiree’s dream dividend share. The listed investment company (LIC) has plenty…

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⏸️ Shares for retirement

How ASX 200 shares like Xero could help you retire early

| Ken Hall

Find out how Xero Limited (ASX: XRO) and these other ASX 200 shares could help you retire early in the…

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Retirees: can you retire on just dividend shares?

| Peter Stephens

With interest rates likely to remain low, dividend shares may provide a large contribution to passive retirement income.

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3 high quality ASX shares to bolster your retirement portfolio

| James Mickleboro

Here's why I think Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX:RHC) and these ASX shares could be top options for a retirement portfolio…

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