How much do you really need to retire? A modern retirement standard.
Do you really need $595,000 for a single homeowner to have a comfortable retirement? We see a lot of press…
Period Life Expectancy vs Cohort Life Expectancy: The Difference is Important
The term ‘life expectancy’ is hazardous when it comes to financial planning, especially if you’re estimating how long an individual’s…
How Lifetime Income Products Can Help Reduce the ‘Taper Trap’ for Retirees
The taper rate is part of the assets test used to determine eligibility for the age pension. For every $1000…
The Missing Piece: Longevity Awareness and your retirement plan.
THE MISSING PIECE: Longevity Awareness and your Retirement Plan. What would you consider the principal elements of retirement planning? Deciding…
Redesigning Retirement: The Case for Soft Defaults
“The retirement phase of superannuation is underdeveloped and does not meet the risk management needs of many retirees.” ~…
Fixing the Retirement Phase.
Finally, 32 years after the introduction of compulsory superannuation contributions in Australia, we are seeing a serious move to transition…
Meeting retirement needs: Decumulating with confidence
ASFA CONFERENCE 2003 Meeting retirement needs: Decumulating with confidence Achieving a good retirement requires careful planning, but planning is complex…
Helping Financial Planners Solve the Longevity Equation
Helping Financial Planners Solve the Longevity Equation So Australians Can Retire with Confidence. Achieving a good retirement requires careful planning,…
What do we know about Australia’s retirees?
The latest release from the Australian Bureau of Statistics provides valuable insights for superannuation trustees into the retirement plans of…
The Intergenerational Report : The Ageing Population and the Superannuation System
The Australian Government has published the latest edition of the Intergenerational Report (IGR), which provides a big picture view…
