5+ day, 15+ hour ago   (511+ words) More older Australians are putting their own comfort first in retirement, while Generation X admits it is struggling to prepare for the years ahead. For generations, many Australians saw leaving an inheritance as one of life’s final responsibilities but new…...

4+ day, 19+ hour ago   (581+ words) Over the past two days we’ve explored how Australians are approaching retirement in very different ways — from retiring earlier than expected to planning for a lifetime of travel. Today we finish the series with Charlie’s story, showing that one of…...

5+ day, 19+ hour ago   (583+ words) This week, Starts at 60 is following the retirement journeys of three Australians who have each taken a different path into life after work. Yesterday we met Ray, who planned for an earlier retirement. Today we meet Maree and Peter, whose…...

6+ day, 21+ hour ago   (528+ words) Nearly half of Australians approaching retirement worry they’ll run out of money, while only 18 per cent say they have a clear retirement plan in place. It’s a sobering finding from new Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) research, which surveyed…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (609+ words) Many Australians approaching retirement have quietly convinced themselves they’ve left it too late to improve their financial future, but experts say that belief could be one of the biggest barriers to enjoying a more secure retirement. New research from Aware…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (1284+ words) The countdown is complete. Over the past three days, we have revealed places 20 to 6 in our Top 20 Best Places to Retire in Australia for 2026 – a ranking built from seven weighted dimensions and weeks of data analysis. Today we reach the…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (462+ words) Retirement often brings a shift in financial priorities, as expenses and responsibilities evolve over time. Rising healthcare costs, supporting family members, or managing unexpected expenses can all affect how retirees use and rely on their savings. For this reason, financial…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (817+ words) Every year, someone publishes a list of the best places to retire in Australia. Most of them are based on vibes. A journalist visits a charming coastal town on a Tuesday in October, the sun is out, the café makes…...

1+ mon, 18+ hour ago   (551+ words) Millions of Australians are worried their super fund isn’t acting in their best interests, but many admit they rarely, if ever, check whether their retirement savings are actually performing. New research from Finder has uncovered a troubling contradiction, with millions…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (631+ words) June 30 has a habit of sneaking up on people when one minute you’re thinking there’s plenty of time, the next the financial year is over and you’re scrambling for receipts, passwords and paperwork. For Australians over 55, though, the weeks before…...