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Retirement Planning

Smart Tax Tips to Prepare for Financial Year End 2024/25

Andrew Dunbar

Jun 03, 2025

With 30 June fast approaching, now is the time to make sure your tax planning is on track. A little proactive preparation now can go a long way – helping…

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Proposed changes to superannuation taxes before Parliament

Andrew Dunbar

May 20, 2025

We’ve previously written about the government proposal to levy additional tax for those with $3M+ super balances, which had been awaiting parliamentary approval. With Labor winning a majority in the…

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Closing the retirement savings gap for women

Tracey Pace

May 09, 2025

In Australia today, women are still retiring with around 30% less superannuation than their male counterparts. And while some positive systemic changes are taking place, such as the government introducing…

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Is a transition to retirement strategy right for me?

Andrew Dunbar

Mar 05, 2025

What is a transition to retirement strategy? A transition to retirement strategy (TTR) is a stepping stone to retirement that allows you to reduce your work hours and supplement your…

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How do I transfer my UK pension to Australia?

Toby Simpson

Feb 20, 2025

Relocating from the UK to Australia presents an exciting new chapter full of opportunities. However, it also brings a set of financial considerations, especially regarding retirement planning and pension transfers….

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The path to financial freedom

Andrew Dunbar

Feb 10, 2025

As we start a new year, many of us set goals to improve our financial health and steer towards the end goal of financial freedom. But what does financial freedom…

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Navigating healthcare costs in retirement

Andrew Dunbar

Jan 09, 2025

Retirement is all about enjoying life, but it’s also a time when spending and finances can change significantly. Many costs go down as you take a step back from work,…

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What should you be considering in your financial plans for 2025? Here’s our guide for every age and career stage

Andrew Dunbar

Jan 06, 2025

When it comes to financial planning, many Australians automatically think of retirement. However, financial planning is about setting you up for success at every age. And in most cases, the…

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Ask an Adviser: How much do I need to retire?

Andrew Dunbar

Sep 24, 2024

How much do I need to retire? It’s one of the most frequently asked retirement questions, and for good reason. Each person’s answer is entirely unique. Here, we talk to…

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How to stay financially fit in retirement

Andrew Dunbar

Sep 03, 2024

Retirement isn’t a finish line; it’s a new beginning – a phase of life where financial fitness is as critical as ever. So, it’s important that you consider not just…

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Worried about how much you will need to retire? Five steps to increase your peace of mind

Andrew Dunbar

Apr 05, 2023

Semi-retirees worry about money more than most. In fact, as many as 1 in 5 Australians worry on a daily basis that they won’t have enough to retire. And it’s…

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Retirement planning in a COVID world

Andrew Dunbar

Oct 20, 2021

There is no denying that our world has changed over the past 18+ months and many of these changes are likely to be enduring. The COVID-19 pandemic has touched almost…

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