#5: Free money, future-proofing and finding your feet in retirement with Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon & Kaye Fallick

How do you fund your life when the paycheques stop? For many of us, the world of superannuation and retirement planning is filled with confusing terms that make us want to ignore it completely. But what if you could make it simple?In this episode of The Midlife Shift, host Alex Brooks talks to money expert Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon and retirement commentator Kaye Fallick for a frank and practical guide to funding your future. They explore why women are often behind the eight ball and reveal why you should think of your super as "free money" to pay more attention to it. Discover the crucial interplay between the government Age Pension and your own super savings, and why the standard retirement budget might not apply if you still have a mortgage.This is an essential guide to help you get your financial ducks in a row for a comfortable and empowered retirement.Find Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon hereWebsite: Nicole's Smart MoneyInstagram: @nicolepedmckmoneyFind Kaye Fallick hereWebsite: Staying ConnectedInstagram: @connected_retirementCitro is here to helpHow much super is enough? Spoiler: no magic number existsI’m not panicking about a global recession (but I am reviewing my super strategy)How to make sure you avoid the new 15% super taxPutting extra money into super just got even more attractiveSuper theft: check your super, check your password is unique5 game-changing super moves to make in the lead up to retirementThe case for and against setting up a self-managed super fundNicole’s super boosters: 7 ways to swell your super fund in a single financial yearUnderstand the ‘4% rule’ and why you must drawdown your superAFTER WATCHING, PLEASE FILL OUT OUR SURVEYYour responses will help shape upcoming episodes of The Midlife Shift with Alex Brooks. Access the survey here.Please reach out if you need anything [email protected]