In this issue

* Why you only need $260k in super to retire
* Get the Pension and Super
* Shares: investing for your kids
* Property: keep a lid on building costs
* Cash is king: when dividends are the main game

At home in a watery world

Describes catching and tagging sharks as a job that now he can only really do himself. \"We can't farm it out to any of our students because of OH&S issues. It's like the old Space Cowboys movie where the old bastards are brought out of retirement.\" Gets fired up by the many environmental challenges he wants to tackle. The only thing that stops him is the weather.

6 mins

WHY YOU ONLY NEED $260K IN SUPER TO RETIRE

If you hit the right combination, where your nest egg combines with the full age pension, here’s how you can fund a comfortable retirement

10+ mins

Households flick the switch

Electrification is gaining ground as Australians turn away from gas, but assessing the financial benefits can be complicated

5 mins

Zoom in on wealth creation

The children of the internet age could teach the rest of us a thing or two about investing

9 mins

Home buyers get another chance

More banks are set to become participating lenders in the federal government’s Home Guarantee Scheme from July 1

3 mins

Alternative paths to parenthood

Adoption and surrogacy are typically costly and time-consuming, but the results are worth the effort

5 mins

Harness the power of good habits

Whether it’s going for an early morning jog or saving money for a rainy day, it pays to make it part of your routine

3 mins

10 ways to cut your tax bill

From writing off bad debts to boosting your tech, it’s not too late to maximise your savings

3 mins

Nail down all the details F08 0109

If you’re building a new home, it will save time, money and stress if you have checked all the paperwork first

5 mins

How to ride the tourism revival

With visitor numbers back up after the pandemic slump, there are opportunities for investors

5 mins

On a space mission

Potential upsizers need to consider the cost and logistics – and even whether an extension would be a better alternative

4 mins

Know your fees to avoid a rip-off

The costs can mount up over the years, so make sure you’re getting a decent investment return

4 mins

Investing in the kids’ future

Pick four big global themes, invest in them regularly – and don’t touch anything for 20 years

5 mins

When it's payday for investors

A regular, fully franked dividend from a strong company can be an important source of extra funds

6 mins

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