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Six changes you should make to lift your lifestyle in retirement

An Aussie couple will need $62,000 a year for a comfortable retirement. Reaping the tax benefits and looking at the big picture will make sure that every dollar counts.

Ask Paul: Where to save money for our big trip?

Ang and her husband have six years before they're planning to hit the road in a caravan and see Australia, but where should they save for the trip until then?

Five important changes that hit superannuation in 2020

It's been a big year for super, with changes kicking in on July 1, announcements in the Budget, and new rules to take effect in December. Here's what they mean for you.

How downsizing the family home can help boost your super balance

A 2018 change allowing older Australians to top up their super after selling the family home could be more worthwhile than ever in this economy.

The finance experts who can help you sleep better at night

What are two of the biggest perks of seeing a financial planner? Peace of mind and the ability to sleep at night.

Ask Paul: I want to give my kids $150k each, what could go wrong?

Linda wants to sell her house and give each of her children $150,000. It's a nice idea, says Paul Clitheroe, but too many well-meaning parents end up in poverty.

Ask Paul: Is this a good alternative to a self-managed super fund?

Matthew and his wife have an SMSF but what happens when they can no longer manage it themselves? Matthew thinks he's found an alternative.

The change to the downsizer rule you need to know

There's a new rule for over 65s that allows them to boost their super by selling equity in their home. Here's how it works.

Coronavirus has been a financial ‘wake-up call’ for Aussies

The coronavirus pandemic has put Australians' retirement plans on ice, research from Colonial First State shows.

Aussies dipping into super are ‘robbing their futures to pay for now’

Almost three million Aussies have applied to access their super early - what will this mean for their retirement nest egg?
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