I am in my mid-60s. When people suggest I retire,this is what I tell them

My current plan is to work and play with more passion than ever.

  • Kathy Lette

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Super looking a little small? Don’t fret – there are plenty of ways to save your retirement.

How a low super balance can still mean a happy,fulfilling retirement

Real retirement planning isn’t about hitting a magic figure,it’s about understanding how your super turns into regular,reliable income.

  • Bec Wilson
French President Emmanuel Macron waits for Jordan's Crown Prince Hussein at the presidential Elysee Palace on Wednesday,October 8.

French PM bows to pressure with extraordinary move to save his job

Plans to increase the pension age have been shelved by an increasingly desperate Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu,amid the worst political crisis in decades.

  • David Crowe
Like paddleboarding,navigating the pension system isn’t always easy.

Should I pay off my mortgage? Your pension questions answered

Navigating the pension system isn’t easy - here’s a beginner’s guide to eligibility and assets as you approach retirement age.

  • Simon Webster
Despite retirement being a time for kicking back and relaxing,many Australians still have money on their mind.

Half of us are worried about money in retirement. So what?

This week,yet another report dropped about how unprepared Australians feel about life after work. So what are we going to do about it?

  • Bec Wilson
With many aged care prices now $750,000 – equivalent to around $160 a day – the supplement looks increasingly inadequate.

Why this new policy could mean you miss out on aged care

For older Australians with limited means,the danger is clear:access to aged care could shift from being based on need to being based on money.

  • Rachel Lane
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HESTA chief executive Debby Blakey says many pensioners are keen to work but are put off by high effective marginal tax rates.

The Australians getting hit with up to 122 per cent tax

Some Australians who are eager to take on more work are being held back by the prospect of giving up most of their additional income – and in some cases,even paying to work.

  • Millie Muroi
Don’t assume your trust is an impenetrable shield,as family courts in Australia have significant powers to look behind a family trust’s structure.

The new rate that could cost these residents thousands

It’s easy to think the change to deeming rates on September 20 will only affect pensioners,but self-funded retirees will also be on the hook.

  • Rachel Lane
A recent survey found 50 per cent of Australians think super is “overly complicated”,but it’s important to think about it while you’re young.

I’m confused. What do all the superannuation terms mean?

You’re not alone in being puzzled by some of this terminology. Let’s clear it up.

  • Paul Benson
I’ve learnt to find pockets of joy in my day.

Are you financially prepared to live until you’re 90?

More of us will live into our 90s and even beyond. Here are eight ways to make sure you are ready.

  • Helen Baker