Richard had been dreaming about retirement for years - golfing, traveling, and spending quality time with his grandkids.
But as his anticipated retirement date crept closer, he found himself filled with trepidation rather than excitement.
His previous fulltime job wasn't just a pay cheque, rather, it was his identity and his community.
Wh... | | Read More | Golden sunsets, leisurely days, and the freedom to finally pursue your passions, this is the dream of retirement for many Australians.
Retirement, for many, conjures up images of a blissful escape from the daily grind.
But beneath this idyllic picture lie some harsh realities, especially concerning finances.
While most people plan for the sun... | | Read More | Imagine this: you're nearing retirement, picturing golden years filled with travel and relaxation.
But a glance at your nest egg paints a different picture – not quite enough to live comfortably.
This scenario is all too familiar for many Australians.
A recent study by the Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA) reve... | | Read More | I’ve written about planning for your retirement before, everything from road testing your retirement, planning for rising costs of living in retirement and even the benefits of delaying your retirement.
When people start to think about retirement, the thoughts naturally lead to, do I have enough in my super-tank to retire, how much will I... | | Read More | For three decades, Jim Kilkenny worked as a financial planner advising people on solid plans for their retirement.
It was reasonable, then, for him to expect that, upon his own retirement, leaving his fairly stressful job behind would be a breeze.
Only it wasn't.
After a few months of "decompressing and doing very little", Mr Ki... | | Read More |
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