Four Million Australian Retirees | The Economics of Immigration | Rising Petrol Prices Across Australia | Q&A

This issue of Wealth Adviser includes:

• The when and why of four million Australian retirees.  The current demographic shift has caused a rethink towards the retirement phase and decumulation.
• The economics of immigration: the UK vs Australia and Canada.  Australia and Canada have a surge in population growth while the UK has slowed substantially.  It’s likely to generate stronger job gains without causing tighter labour markets and strong wage growth.
• Rising petrol prices squeeze businesses and households across Australia.  Over the past fortnight petrol prices have soared to more than $2 a litre, causing increased costs to deliver beer, among other goods.
• Q&A

1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. I plan on retiring soon however I still want to work a bit as well.  I’ve heard of transition to retirement (TTR) as an option.  How does TTR work?
               2. I have trauma insurance but I’m thinking of cancelling it.  Why would it be important for me to keep it?
               3. I have read about contribution splitting as a way to increase my partner’s super fund while she’s on parental leave.  How does it work?
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            3. Click here to read the full articles  – Opens as a printable pdf

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