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Is $1 million enough to retire on?

Is $1 million enough to retire on?

Even $1 million in savings may not be enough for a ‘comfortable’ retirement, according to an analysis by financial journalist John Collett in Fairfax Media publications this week. A million bucks will be barely enough for most people, Collett writes, based on estimates by the Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA) which reveal the annual budget needed by Australians […]

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Health Insurance a sore point among FiftyUps

Health Insurance a sore point among FiftyUps

It’s that time of year again, when Health Insurance premiums usually rise by hundreds of dollars for the average family. Last year, Health Minister Peter Dutton signed off on an average annual increase of 6.2% in private health insurance premiums, with Insurer NIB reported to be the highest of the 34 insurers with an average of 8%. “We desperately need discounted medical [insurance],” […]

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Big thrills without the big bills

Big thrills without the big bills

The Oscars were the hottest party in the world this week. We didn’t score an invite, but not to worry. We’ve put on our glad rags and gone in search of the best entertainment bargains in town. And the winners are … 1. See – and hear – the stars of tomorrow strut their stuff at free or ridiculously cheap […]

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Living Longer, Living Better

Living Longer, Living Better

What’s the secret to ageing well? It’s a combination of a healthy lifestyle, independence, social engagement, financial security and access to health services, according to a wide-ranging report designed to better understand FiftyUps. The Council on the Ageing NSW Consumer Survey 2013, released last month, asked 1804 people aged over 50 living in NSW for their views on health and […]

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