How Much Do You Really Need to Retire?
The plain-English guide for Australians aged 40–59. Your personal retirement number, three fill-in worksheets, and a clear 7-step action plan — in one free download.
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You Really Need
to Retire?
+ a clear 7-step action plan
reviews
Everything you need to know before you can retire
Seven sections. No jargon. No watered-down advice. Built specifically for Australians in their 40s and 50s.
Are You On Track?
A 6-question self-assessment that scores you instantly — At Risk, Needs Attention, or On Track.
What's Your Number?
The ASFA benchmarks explained clearly, plus 5 reasons they might not apply to your situation.
Your Personal Plan
Three fill-in worksheets: your retirement budget, your income gap, and your exact super target.
Close the Gap
7 strategies pre-retirees use right now — salary sacrifice, catch-up contributions, downsizer and more.
The 7-Step Checklist
A tick-off action plan from today all the way to retirement day, with clear milestones at every step.
5 Costly Mistakes
The most expensive errors Australians make in their 40s and 50s — and exactly how to avoid each one.
What our members say
40+ five-star Google reviews and counting
Northeast Wealth has been knowledgeable and efficient to deal with at all times. I have found everyone in the organisation to be patient and prompt when answering my questions. They have helped me to gain confidence and feel supported when navigating my new financial situation and they have set me on a strong financial path. Highly recommended.
Read moreI have been a client of James for nearly three years. From the very beginning James took a vested interest in my personal goals and how investing my portfolio would impact these. I have always been encouraged by James to have a say and put my opinion forward in regard to the type of investments and outcomes I would like to achieve. I have been happy with the resulted growth and progress of my portfolio during this time. James is a wealth of information and I have great confidence in the ability of James and North East to continue to manage and grow my portfolio moving forward.
Read moreFor those that have dealt with James and the NorthEast team this 5 star rating shouldn't come as any surprise. We have been working with James for about 12 months now and we must commend him and the team for their professionalism and insights into delivering against our goals to improve our financial situation. It's been great to see a dynamic shift in they way we view our money and how we can still maintain a certain lifestyle but with a more structured approach. We recommend James and Northeast to anyone that wants to improve their financial position.
Read moreWe were referred to James from Northeast Wealth by our accounting firm to assist us in getting a handle on our financial set up. Being a self-employed tradesman, and not an expert in things financial, it was very helpful to have someone like James, who is personable and easy to understand, assisting us with setting up our insurances and superannuation funds in the most effective and beneficial way. He also had a team of experts in all required fields, including legal and we were able to ensure that our wills reflect our wishes and are in line with our insurances. We are most appreciative of his work to date and will continue to consult with him over the coming years.
Read moreJames is a very knowledgeable, patient and we'll well educated advisor. From our first conversation I felt that I was in very capable hands. The advice provided, was detailed specific and well thought out. James took time to clearly outlined the advice and the risk and benefits involved. I would highly recommend Northeast Wealth for your financial management help.
Read moreJames has been available at all times to take our calls. He has been thorough in his evaluations placed in front of him, often with little or no notice. He has offered his advice always in a polite, caring and very professional manner. We can unreservedly recommend his services to those requiring the complete financial package advice.
Read moreJames at Northeast Wealth is a breath of fresh air in the financial planning industry, particularly in terms of his transparency and integrity. The way he delivers Northeast's services is innovative, educational and a very positive experience. There are few people I've met that are as genuine and passionate about each and every one of their clients succeeding as James. It is very motivating. Highly recommend.
Read moreMy experiences with James and the team at Northeast Wealth have been incredible. My fiance and I have been able to realign all of our financial goals, and achieve incredible results in a timeframe we didn't think was possible. James was able to see what we wanted to achieve, and knew how to get us there. I would highly recommend to anyone wanting superior service, a genuine relationship with their advisor and tangible results.
Read moreMarianna and the North East team have been wonderful to work with. They keep us accountable and have assisted us to set clear achievable long/medium/short term goals. They've also set us up on their banking program which has improved our financial management and helped us to capture additional savings, including providing quality superannuation advice. We would definitely recommend North East's services!
Read moreNortheast Wealth and the team are amazing! Their knowledge and strategies ensure that we are getting the most out of our money. Knowing that Mariana and her team are always contactable to discuss our financial decisions is not only comforting, but very helpful in those big decision times. I fully recommended contacting them to discuss your financial needs ... and do it earlier rather than later so that you get the maximum effect of compounding over time!
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