Retirement planning for women is often influenced by life stages that can affect income, career progression, and long-term savings. Pregnancy leave, parental leave, and time spent away from the workforce are all common experiences for many Australian women, but they can also have a lasting impact on retirement outcomes. The Read more
Career breaks. Part-time work. Parental leave. The gender pay gap for Australian women doesn’t stop at their salaries. It follows them into retirement. By the time women reach retirement age, their superannuation balances are often significantly lower than men’s. In some cases, close to half. That gap doesn’t happen overnight. Read more
Career breaks. Part-time work. The superannuation gender gap. These are not abstract policy discussions for women — they are lived realities that can affect how secure retirement feels later in life. Australia’s retirement income framework is built on two pillars: the Age Pension and private savings, such as superannuation. The Read more
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According to the Australian Government’s Status of Women Report Card 2024, the average gap in super between women and men (aged 60-64) moving onto the retirement stage is 25.1% (or $53,190). The report also concludes that 34% of retired women place priority on their spouses’ finances to support their daily Read more
Helping You Achieve the Financial Freedom You Deserve Planning your finances can feel overwhelming, especially when juggling the often hidden and underappreciated responsibilities most women face every day. In fact, according to MoneySmart, 57% of women report feeling overwhelmed by their finances. But the tide is changing. More and more Read more
Plan Your Retirement with Confidence Retirement is one of life’s most significant milestones, but planning for it can feel overwhelming. When will you be ready to retire?How much will you need? The answers depend on your unique financial situation, goals, and lifestyle. That’s where our Retirement Age Calculator comes in. On Read more
Despite steady progress in workplace equality, the gender pay gap remains a defining feature of Australia’s labour market. While the gap has narrowed in recent years, women still earn less on average than men, with long-term consequences that extend beyond pay packets into superannuation and retirement savings. Understanding how the gap Read more
Giving gifts and travelling are two of the many joys that come with retirement. For some, retirement is a time to finally relax and enjoy a well-deserved break from the grind of work. For others, it’s an opportunity to pursue new hobbies and interests. No matter how you choose to Read more
