AGE PENSION

Policy & Regulation

Mercer expert David Knox says the Government should lift the superannuation guarantee because it is more important than a carbon tax....

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Superannuation

The writing is on the wall that more responsibility will fall on individuals to fund their own retirement. The need for better post-retirement solutions to deal with long...

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Superannuation

While it is widely known that the expenses of retirees aged 70 are well above the full age pension, expenses for those aged over 90 still far exceed allowances from the G...

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Superannuation

New research from ASFA reveals the cost of a comfortable retirement has increased....

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Superannuation

Retirees looking to lead a comfortable lifestyle will now need to spend $53,879 a year, up 0.3 per cent over the December quarter, according to the Association of Superan...

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Superannuation

The financial services industry needs to shift focus away from accumulation to decumulation thinking if it is to adequately meet the needs of those entering retirement....

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Editorial

Scott Quinn explains that there is more to account-based pensions than tax – Social Security must also be considered....

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Financial planning

Abolishing the age limit on the superannuation guarantee will promote consistency and fairness across the board, and give mature-age workers more choice about the age at ...

Editorial

Stephen Kunz explains why 2011 is the year for the Government to resolve some outstanding superannuation and financial services initiatives....

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Superannuation

The aggregate cost for a couple living comfortably in retirement increased by 0.5 per cent in the September quarter to nearly $54,000 a year, according to the latest West...

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Financial planning

An AXA retirement survey has revealed that only 46 per cent of Australians would support an increase in the superannuation guarantee, nearly half the level of support rep...

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Superannuation

Financial Services Minister Bill Shorten has effectively moved the debate about the SG increase away from the implementation of a super profits resource rent tax and into...

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Financial planning

The retirement incomes market has experienced a degree of innovation over the last 12 months, but as Angela Faherty discovers, more change is needed....

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Editorial

Suncorp Life's Sarina Raffo considers the pros and cons of superannuation and non-superannuation income streams and what affect this will have on retirement....

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Financial planning

The looming financial and social challenges posed by longevity can no longer be ignored, writes Indy Singh....

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