As parents, the instinct to support our children never truly fades, even when they become adults but when you are looking at giving them a financial helping hand there is a bit to consider.

There is no debate that Australians love investing in property. The value of Australian residential real estate at the end of August 2024 was an estimated $10.95 trillion.

Why having less super isn't necessarily a financial sweet spot for retirees.

If you're employed, your employer should be paying a percentage of your earnings into your super account.

A 'transition to retirement' (TTR) strategy lets you access some of your super and keep working.

Setting this up can be complicated, so contact your super fund or financial adviser for advice.

If you stay with the default super fund provided by your employer there’s a chance you’ll miss out on thousands in super. 

It makes sense to take a close look at your current super fund and consider whether your money could be working harder elsewhere. If you still have many years to go until you retire, there could be a way to add thousands of dollars to your final balance.