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This edition is all about semi-retirement and giving yourself the option to start taking it easy while continuing to build your financial reserves for retirement. Discover how other SASS members prepared for retirement and what they've learned along the way.

Plus we've included a fun exercise to help you dive in and start mapping out a retirement journey that resonates with your passions, values, and skills.

Enjoy the edition.

Semi-retirement: the best of both worlds

Retirement has evolved beyond a one-off event, and a growing number of Australians are considering a gradual transition away from full-time work. We explore how semi-retirement can give you the freedom to start enjoying some downtime while investing in your financial wellbeing.

Up close and personal

We were delighted to talk to SASS members about life in retirement. These personal stories take a close up look at what retirement is really like - whether you decide to keep working or choose to retire full time!

Thinking about a transition to retirement?

The shift from full-time work to retirement can be tricky. A transition to retirement account lets you access some of your super as income while you continue enjoying the financial and social benefits of part-time work. We explain how it works.

Finding your retirement purpose

What is the secret to positive ageing? Recent research highlights 5 essential areas that contribute to living your best life in retirement. Use this fun exercise to help uncover your retirement purpose and plan for a balanced, meaningful future.

Investment market update

Get an update on what's been happening with the market to 30 June 2023.

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