Start picturing the retirement you want
Your 60s are a key time to understand your super, future income and retirement options, so you can make decisions with more confidence.
Your retirement planning workbook for your 60s
This RetireMate workbook is a step-by-step guide for CBUS members aged 60 to 66.
It can help you:
- Picture the retirement lifestyle you want
- Understand where your retirement income could come from
- Explore super, Age Pension and transition to retirement options
- Check what you can do now to feel more prepared.
Jump to a step
Picture your retirement lifestyle and what it may cost
Read time: 8 minutes
Explore what retirement could look like, what it may cost.
- Focus on how you want to spend your time
- Take the quiz and consider what retirement may cost
- See what retiring sooner, later or gradually could mean
Understand where your retirement income could come from
Read time: 15 minutes
Your retirement income may come from different places, including super, savings, investments and the Age Pension, if you’re eligible.
- Understand the role of super, savings and investments
- Check Age Pension support and learn when you may be eligible
- Consider your super options. Look at access, regular payments and lump sums
Make more of your super and savings
Read time: 18 minutes
If your expected income does not support the retirement you want, there is still time to act.
- Explore contribution options before retirement
- Check that your investment mix suits your goals, timeframe and comfort with risk
- Understand where your money goes and what your expected income could support
Plan ahead for life’s changes
Read time: 8 minutes
Life can change and your retirement plans may need to change with it. Check in on your beneficiaries, legal paperwork, insurance and family conversations so you can protect what you’ve built and feel more prepared.
- Check that your death benefit nomination is current and valid
- Review your will and powers of attorney
- Consider insurance and how you would manage an earlier finish to work
Take the next step
Check your super balance
Knowing what your super balance looks like is a great place to get started.
Try the calculators
Use our handy calculators to help you make the most of your super.
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