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The Real Cost of Schooling in Australia — and Why Families Need a Plan If you’re feeling like “school costs” have quietly become a second mortgage, you’re not imagining it. Futurity Investment Group’s Cost of Education Index modelling for children starting school in 2026 estimates the total...

How a Transition to Retirement (TTR) Pension Works As Australians work longer, it’s common to want more flexibility—perhaps moving to part-time work, reducing stress, or easing toward retirement. The challenge? A drop in work hours often means a drop in income. A Transition to Retirement (TTR) pension...