Retirement

Super Bill passes: implications...

Super Bill passes: implications...

Opportunities have been created, particularly for older clients, as a result of the passing of 2021 Federal Budget super proposals…

Rising life expectancies and retirement...

Rising life expectancies and retirement...

Average life expectancies in Australia are now at a record high, and while that's a positive, longevity can also come with potential financial risks such as outliving your retirement savings. So what can you do to ensure you have the best chance of experiencing a financially secure retirement?

3 behavioural factors affecting retirement spending...

3 behavioural factors affecting retirement spending...

Retirees work hard to build up their nest egg but many are hesitant to spend it when the time comes. Here are three behavioural factors that affect retirement spending and how you can overcome them to ensure you make the most of your later years.

The right way to balance your portfolio...

The right way to balance your portfolio...

Vanguard research has found that for portfolios supporting long term goals, the exact time and threshold limits you decide upon are less important than the discipline of adhering to a consistent approach…

Staying 'active' in retirement...

Staying 'active' in retirement...

Vanguard's 2021 Index Chart demonstrates why taking an active role in your investments and ensuring you are adequately diversified is just as important in retirement as it is before you stop working…

What's your risk profile?

What's your risk profile?

Your attitude to risk is one of the most important factors to consider when it comes to investing…

Investment stewardship: Why it matters...

Investment stewardship: Why it matters...

A 'passive' approach to fund management does not equate to a passive approach to investment stewardship. Read more about the ways in which index fund providers hold companies accountable for delivering long-term investment returns.