Retirement planning

2 June, 2026

The only requirement for a TRIS is age

Discover how a Transition to Retirement Income Stream works, who it suits, key benefits, risks, and when a TRIS strategy is worthwhile.

5 May, 2026

Managing the cost of living in retirement

How Australians 50+ can manage rising costs, inflation and interest rates with confidence and a smarter financial strategy.

9 April, 2026

Transition to retirement – TRIS – explained

In this article, we explain how TRIS works, its impact on superannuation, and key considerations for Australians approaching 60 who are planning retirement.

2 March, 2026

Super needed for a comfortable retirement

ASFA’s new retirement benchmarks have risen. Discover what it means for singles and couples, and how First Financial can help you plan ahead.

4 February, 2026

Understanding retirement investment

What does retirement mean from a financial position? It may feel somewhat abstract until you dig into its truth.

4 February, 2026

Retiring at 50: the new midlife milestone

We are seeing more high achievers considering retirement by age 50. What would life look like if work were optional by 50?

15 January, 2026

Planning for longer life spans

Australians in their 40s, 50s, and 60s are looking ahead to longer lifespans than previous generations. This means longer retirements to fund.

28 November, 2025

Investing for the grandchildren

Investing for your grandchildren is one of the most rewarding gifts you can give them. This article explains some sound options.

13 November, 2025

Choosing a phased retirement

Retirement is no longer what it used to be. We’ve been discussing the options of a phased retirement with our clients over the past few years.

21 October, 2025

The aged pension when you’re a couple

When retirement is on the horizon, many couples in Australia start thinking about the aged pension. Know how the pension is calculated.