Why Transition to Retirement deserves a second look

For many people approaching retirement, the transition from full-time work to retirement is no longer a sudden stop. Instead, it’s often a gradual process that involves reducing work hours, maintaining cash flow and continuing to build retirement savings. One strategy that can support this approach is a Transition to Retirement Income Stream (TRIS or TTR).i … Read more

The three phases of retirement: Key decisions at every stage

Retirement starts long before your last day at work There are certain moments in life that reshape not just your finances, but the way you live. Starting a family, moving overseas for a job, changing careers – retirement belongs in that same category in terms of its significance. Traditionally, retirement has been viewed as a … Read more

How floating rate bonds can make your portfolio more resilient

Floating rate bonds tend to receive less attention than shares or fixed rate bonds. Yet in Australia, floating rate bonds are far from niche. They play a starring role in Australia’s credit market as the favoured source of debt funding by the major banks. Floating rates are a familiar concept in our financial lives too, … Read more