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Transition to retirement rules Under the transition to retirement rules, when you reach your preservation age, you may be able to reduce your working hours without

What is creditworthiness? It might be a bit of a mouthful, but the concept of creditworthiness is simple enough to understand. The term refers to

Diversification is an investment strategy that lowers your portfolio’s risk and helps you get more stable returns. You diversify by investing your money across different

About downsizer contributions If you are 55 or older, you may be able to contribute up to $300,000 from the proceeds of the sale (or

If you own a rental property or holiday home, work out if your rental arrangements are for an investment or a business. Common rental arrangements

Check the income to declare, when to report a loss, and deductions you can claim for managed investment trusts. Types of managed investment trusts Managed

If you’re age 60 or over, own your home and need to access money, releasing equity from your home may be an option. There is

Life is pretty frantic, and it is common to feel like it’s a struggle to keep up the pace. In fact, feeling exhausted is so

Monitor how your shares are performing compared to similar companies or the market overall. Stay up-to-date with company, economic and market changes. This gives you

Why invest in property? What makes this such a popular option? You can earn rental income plus benefit from capital growth. What’s different for investors

Lenders use your credit score (or credit rating) to decide whether to give you credit or lend you money. Knowing this can help you negotiate

What is a salary sacrifice arrangement? Salary sacrifice is an agreement with your employer to contribute a certain amount of your pre-tax salary or potential