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Information for retirees, or people who will be retiring soon

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Retirement is a major financial turning point. You no longer have a regular income from a full-time job so you have to plan to make the most of your super, other money you've set aside and the age pension if you're eligible.

Can you spot a dangerous investment?
Try our quiz and find out.

Will your money last as long as you do? Read this important information about life expectancy.

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Planning for retirement
- Will your money last as long as you do?
- Plan financial goals for your retirement
- Plan your budget with FIDO's budget planner
- Ricky's story
- Why sole company directors/shareholder need a will
Getting a clear picture of what your current super fund offers
- Estimate your super account balance with FIDO's super calculator
- Look after your eligible rollover funds
- Getting your super early
Retirement income products
- How much money will you need?
- Choosing a retirement income product: fact sheets and comparisons
- Explanation of the words used to describe income stream products
Reverse mortgages and other equity release products
- How reverse mortgages and home reversion schemes work
- Get independent advice; What to ask
- Issues and concerns about equity release products
- ASIC's report into equity release products
Insurance
- House insurance
- Car insurance
- Travel insurance
Warnings
- Dealing with pressure selling
- Watch out for overseas people asking you to buy shares
- Watch out for unexpected offers to buy shares off you
- Getting your superannuation early
Organisations that can help you plan your retirement
- Free and independent information
- Licensed financial planners
- Keep up-to-date with the latest information for retirees
ASIC research report into decision making at retirement



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