Welcome to the second article in our three-part series on women and super. This article focuses on issues and strategies for women who are approaching retirement.
When retirement beckons, we often have fewer financial obligations getting in the way of saving. Perhaps the mortgage has been reduced or eliminated, and the days of paying school fees have passed. You may also be enjoying your highest earnings years. Even if you’re not feeling flush, there are steps you can take to secure your future.
We know that women tend to retire with lower super balances than men and are expected to live longer on average, a double whammy that can lead to disappointing retirement income.
View our webinar on women’s super and how to close the gap.