Retirement living
Analysis
Inheritance
The kids are all right: How to plan your inheritance
Estate planning goes beyond having a will and power of attorney. Often what is required is a detailed plan that considers the succession of each asset.
- by Grace Bacon
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When will the minimum super withdrawal rate return to normal?
There has been no specific announcement from the government, but it’s expected the pandemic changes to super mandatory drawdown rates will be reverted.
- by Noel Whittaker
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Analysis
‘More wealth than necessary’: Could you be over-saving?
While some level of saving is unquestionably wise, just as with the athlete who over-trains, it is possible to over-save.
- by Paul Benson
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Superannuation
When your kids get their P-plates, it’s time to check off this list
As the last of your kids get their Ps, it’s time to take a long, hard look in the rearview mirror and ask yourself: what’s next for me?
- by Bec Wilson
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We held a family gathering at a retirement village. A week later, Dad received his ban
Grandparents, beware. Check out “the vibe” of a retirement village before you buy in. It may not be the family fun paradise it first seems.
- by Maree Badgery-Parker
What happens to your money when an aged care provider fails?
Taxpayers are left to pick up the tab when an aged care accommodation provider defaults.
- by Rachel Lane
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Ageing
My friend shocked me when she mentioned the ‘r’ word
One of my peers has started talking about retirement and becoming a grandparent. Are we really on that page already?
- by Melissa Coburn
Analysis
Aged care
Want to leave an aged care home? Here’s what you should know
Many people don’t know that when you live in an aged care home, you can leave at any time, no questions asked.
- by Rachel Lane
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Superannuation
How to prevent a few bad years from ruining your retirement savings
While it may seem obvious, the order in which your investment returns occur has a big impact on your long-term outcome.
- by Paul Benson
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I’m retired, can I deposit my excess cash into super?
Provided you have satisfied the age 60 retirement condition of release, you can make non-concessional contributions to your super and tax-free withdrawals.
- by Noel Whittaker
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Aged care
Aveo class action ends with a whimper
Given the time and stress it has caused I think many will feel that the squeeze wasn’t worth the juice.
- by Rachel Lane