Home Insurance

Older Australians, retirees and pensioners all have different challenges to face in day-to-day life. For peace of mind, it’s important to consider covering your home and its contents with a home insurance policy for seniors.

Mark Bristow -

17 Aug, 2023 -

5 min read

Savings Accounts

Saving money for retirement? Compare retirement savings accounts at RateCity to find the interest rates, fees, features and more that suit your needs.

Mark Bristow -

27 Mar, 2018 -

0 min read

Home Loans

Serving or retired defence workers can check their eligibility to get a military home loan and the provisions of defence service home loan schemes.

Jodie Humphries -

30 Oct, 2020 -

8 min read

Superannuation

View all product details and fees to find the super fund that suits your needs at RateCity

Nick Bendel -

13 Nov, 2017 -

6 min read

Superannuation

It is possible to use the money in your superannuation fund to help cover the cost of your mortgage in certain circumstances, such as if you’re retiring or are in financial hardship. However, accessing your super fund early can make a big difference to your retirement lifestyle. 

Mark Bristow -

21 Jul, 2023 -

4 min read

Superannuation

Superannuation can sometimes feel a bit like a simple savings account or term deposit – money goes in, earns interest, and doesn’t come out again until you retire. But did you know that some Australian super funds offer financial education, advice and other services? Not all Australians take advantage of these services, which could make a big difference to your retirement plans.

Mark Bristow -

10 Jul, 2023 -

4 min read

Superannuation

You could receive a small percentage of your super through an income stream, but only if you reach your age of preservation at 55.

Vidhu Bajaj -

02 May, 2023 -

3 min read

Home Loans

Owning an investment property could potentially offer a path to building wealth and ensuring a more comfortable retirement. However, not all borrowers will successfully invest in property, with many selling within the first five years and giving up on their property dreams.

Mark Bristow -

21 Dec, 2023 -

5 min read

Home Loans

Forget retirement at age 65; a frugal group of thirty-somethings are retiring, relatively wealthy, to the envy of their peers.

Laine Gordon -

20 Apr, 2012 -

3 min read

Home Loans

As a retired Aussie, you might be considering a reverse mortgage. A reverse mortgage can be used to meet expenses after retirement by tapping into the equity in your home. 

Jodie Humphries -

27 Jul, 2021 -

3 min read

Savings Accounts

Children are costing parents their retirement savings

Savings Accounts

It is a dream situation for many workers who find themselves stuck in a humdrum job but the reality of retiring early isn't as glamorous as some might think.

Jodie Humphries -

20 Sep, 2016 -

4 min read

Savings Accounts

What the federal budget means for retirees

Laine Gordon -

11 Jun, 2014 -

3 min read

Bank Accounts

How to conduct a New Year financial health check

Nick Bendel -

27 Nov, 2017 -

3 min read

Superannuation

Employees don’t need to do anything with regards to the increase in super contributions. Your employer has the responsibility of making the necessary adjustments. However, it's sensible to regularly review your super payments.

Peter Terlato -

30 Jun, 2023 -

5 min read

Superannuation

More and more Australians are approaching retirement age, when it’s time to start accessing their superannuation savings. But many of these older Australians could be paying too much tax on their super investment earnings, which could be fixed by making one change.

Mark Bristow -

24 Aug, 2023 -

3 min read

Superannuation

Your retirement is coming, but in the case of your super, it pays to plan things out, ensuring you get the best super you can for your retirement.

Mark Bristow -

27 Apr, 2019 -

5 min read

Home Loans

A raft of changes are coming into effect from 1 July, as new policies, prices, thresholds and eligibility criteria move into the new financial year.

Eden Radford -

28 Jun, 2023 -

6 min read

Home Loans

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) have released a statement announcing the retirement of CEO Ian Narev at the end of the 2018 financial year.

Alex Ritchie -

14 Aug, 2017 -

1 min read

Home Loans

The Commonwealth Bank has today cut rates on its popular savings, retirement and term deposit accounts, following last week’s cash rate cut.

Laine Gordon -

13 Nov, 2020 -

2 min read

Savings Accounts

Australia’s third largest bank, NAB, has today cut rates on a range of savings, retirement and term deposit accounts.

Liz Seatter -

20 Nov, 2020 -

3 min read

Savings Accounts

Financial wellbeing among Australians is suffering amidst mounting concerns over retirement plans, mortgages and personal debts.

Alison Cheung -

26 Feb, 2020 -

4 min read