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Retirement is the point in time when time is no longer money. It’s one of life’s biggest events and so we need to start preparing early. Good news - ActOn Wealth’s team of financial advisors has vast experience in helping clients achieve their goals for later in life. 

 

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No matter where you are in the stage of superannuation retirement planning, ask yourself two important questions:
1. When do you want to retire?
2. When can you afford to retire?
As your experienced retirement financial advisor, we want to make sure the answer to these two questions is the same.

Our smart retirement planner

At least 10% of the income you earn during your entire working life goes into superannuation. That’s a lot. Chances are it’s going to be the largest investment asset you have come retirement.

We get it; for many of us, retirement is years, even decades away, so we can probably excuse ourselves if we’ve been focusing on more present issues. But this is your money. It’s important to get this right, and that’s where specialist retirement planning delivers in spades. The type of questions we will ask you include:
Do you have multiple accounts from previous jobs?
Are you in the right fund?
Are you in the right investment option in that fund?
Without the right guidance, it can be hard to know where to start; there are so many options out there. Our team of specialists is here to help you work through these questions and many more.

We formulate superannuation retirement advice and develop a strategy that makes sense for your situation now and into the future. Once the strategy is agreed upon, we provide detailed retirement projections to give you an accurate idea of when you can retire and maintain your desired lifestyle.

Ensuring our clients reach their retirement goals

When you want to retire is up to you. Indeed, many locals do not want to work a day more than they need. However, some clients can’t see themselves ever fully stopping. There’s no right or wrong answer - it all comes down to personal preference.

When you can retire is a question we can assist in answering. Our help with retirement planning ensures that all aspects of your finances work together to achieve that goal.

Retirement planning advice that’s right for you

We pride ourselves on providing the best long-term financial counsel. Whether you want to keep work ticking into the twilight years or discover life away from work, we’re here to help you make it happen.

Do you have enough super to retire?

Ensuring our clients reach their retirement goals

Strategic asset selection

Transition to retirement

Self-managed superannuation fund

Requirements for a comfortable retirement

Income streams in retirement

Personal insurance needs

Tax effective structuring of resources

Retirement modelling

Retirement planning Melbourne -
why us?

Proactive and impartial advice


Active superannuation management


Transparent and high-level reporting


Ongoing Investment support


Ontrack retirement software



Frequently asked questions

In Australia, common retirement planning strategies include maximising superannuation contributions, considering self-managed superannuation funds (SMSFs), understanding government benefits, diversifying investments, exploring transition to retirement (TTR) strategies, downsizing, seeking financial advice, implementing estate planning, conducting regular reviews, and prioritising health and wellbeing. These strategies aim to secure a comfortable retirement by optimising savings, managing risks, and making informed financial decisions. Consulting with a qualified financial advisor is crucial for personalised retirement planning.

The money needed for retirement in Australia depends on your lifestyle and goals. ASFA suggests a comfortable lifestyle requires about AUD 44,412 p.a. for singles and AUD 62,828 p.a. for couples, while a modest lifestyle needs AUD 28,254 p.a. for singles and AUD 40,829 p.a. for couples. However, individual circumstances vary, so it's best to consult a financial adviser for a tailored retirement plan.

When planning for retirement in Australia, it's important to avoid common mistakes. These include delaying retirement planning, underestimating expenses, neglecting superannuation, lacking diversification in investments, ignoring government benefits, overlooking health and long-term care costs, not seeking professional advice, failing to regularly review and adjust plans, overestimating investment returns, and neglecting estate planning. By avoiding these mistakes and taking proactive steps, such as starting early, diversifying investments, and seeking expert advice, you can enhance your retirement readiness and financial security.

A transition to retirement strategy allows you to access part of your super while still working. Our Melbourne financial advisors can guide you through this process.

Tax on superannuation withdrawals can be complex and depends on factors like your age and the components of your super. Our team can help you understand these tax implications.

In certain circumstances, such as through a transition to retirement strategy, you might access your super while still working. Connect with our team for a detailed understanding.

Defined benefit funds provide a retirement benefit based on your salary and length of service, while accumulation funds depend on the amount contributed and investment returns. Discuss these options with our financial advisors in Melbourne.

Yes, you can have multiple super funds. However, it's crucial to consider factors like fees and insurance. Our team can provide advice on consolidating your super funds.

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