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Have you ever worked in the UK for 3 or more years and made National Insurance contributions and are now living in Australia?

If you have then you should read on…

If you’re thinking about retiring, especially thinking about retiring in another country such as Australia, you’ll no-doubt have come across the term: SIPP. So what is a SIPP pension? SIPP stands for self-invested personal pension.

If you’re thinking about retiring, especially thinking about retiring in another country such as Australia, you’ll no-doubt have come across the term: SIPP. So what is a SIPP pension? SIPP stands for self-invested personal pension.

The simple answer; it’s an unnecessary risk which can be easily avoided. For many, retirement is about certainty. Certainty of income, certainty that your income will always be enough to help you live the lifestyle you want.

A question that’s often asked – is one million dollars enough to retire in Australia? My answer? It really depends on a few things. Retirement age The age that you want to retire in Australia and the age until which you live. Obviously, the more time between the two ages mean that you’ll need more […]

You plan to retire in Australia. Should you transfer your UK pension to Australia with you? Yes, you have a few investments and assets, but the bulk of your wealth is sitting in a pension pot in the UK – half a world away. Should you transfer that pension to Australia with you? Note that’s a […]

These are the general steps you need to take if; you’re over 55 and; you want to transfer your employer sponsored company UK pension or your personal UK pension fund to a qualifying Australian superannuation fund.

Everyone’s retirement goals are a little different, so that that will depend on your individual life priorities. But one question is always asked. How much money will I need in retirement? That’s because it’s not easy to change your plans (and income) once you do retire. Whilst it’s a great feeling to know that you have all the savings and income you’ll need – plus a little extra for those special moments and retirement experiences – it’s something that needs planning for.

Our finances can be a complex topic, but it helps to stay grounded and get back to basics every once in a while. Here’s some basic financial tips to help you change how you think about money.

For many, retirement is about living life on your own terms, with as few rules dictating what you can and can’t do as possible. However, if you’re planning your retirement in Australia, it helps if you take these 6 rules for British pensions in Australia into account.