In my financial planning practice, women, especially those nearing their 50s, frequently seek advice and reassurance on their retirement plans.
A self-managed super fund (SMSF) is a private superannuation fund that individuals in Australia can manage themselves.
Over two million seniors rely on the Age Pension for retirement income, according to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW). Currently, you can start receiving the pension at age 66.5, but by the middle of 2023, you’ll need to be 67 or older.
The federal opposition has accused the Labor government of trying to funnel superannuation into “pet projects”, and called for the health of Australian nest eggs to remain the top priority.
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I often meet women in their late 50s or early 60s who quietly confess something like this:“I earn good money, but it just disappears. I still have a mortgage. The cost of living is ridiculous. My kids are grown, but they still need me. I feel like I’m spinning my wheels.”
If this sounds familiar, please know — you are not alone.