2006 was an awful time to retire for investors, and here's why
The Australian stock market has seen a stagnation in returns since 2006, leaving many questioning the wisdom of long-term equity positions. For retirees, it's...
Is the F.I.R.E. retirement plan foolproof or foolhardy?
Diligence and frugality can lead to wonderful retirement outcomes, writes Alteris Financial Group senior adviser Jaxon King. But if the journey to retirement...
More spending guidance during 'Glory Years' required: Wattle Partners
Retirement's approach requires a profound change in how investors approach markets and construct portfolios, including arranging their income needs around...
Older and increasingly wealthier: The changing face of retirement
Australians are retiring much later and with more in their retirement coffers than ever before, according to the ABS, with a confluence of factors behind the...
Generation Life gets flexible on annuity product after adviser consultation
While the need for retirement income solutions is great enough to be mandated in some corners, the local annuity market remains a tough nut to crack. So...
FSC maps out alternative super spending path for retirees
The Financial Services Council commissioned the Retirement Income Policy Roadmap to help the superannuation system put greater emphasis on the drawdown phase....
'Not aligned to reality': Tomorrow's retirees want $99K per year in today's terms
Working Australians aren't getting real when it comes to plausible retirement ages and income levels, according to data from Vanguard, with a new report...
Has there been a better time for retirees to invest?
Ever since the GFC interest rates around the world have been on a trajectory to zero, which acted as a proxy tax on investing for retirement for millions. But...
Australians' retirement angst running high as economy wobbles
Sentiment around retirement prospects is declining across the board in Australia, with millionaires almost as likely as less affluent investors to believe it...
Australians expect $200K retirement savings gap as FORO concerns grow
Higher rates and the cost of living, on top of global events, have contributed to increased Fear Of Running Out across the country. Yet the level of concern...
Australia surges up retirement security ranks
By holding ground in areas such as quality of life, material well-being, finances and health while other countries fell back, Australia moved up two spots to...