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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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Retirement Planning Guide · Australia 2025
How Much Do
You Really Need
to Retire?
Your personal number, calculator worksheets
+ a clear 7-step action plan
For Australians aged 40–59
01
Are You On Track?
02
What's Your Number?
03
Build Your Personal Plan
04
Close the Gap
05
The 7-Step Checklist
06
5 Costly Mistakes
07
Next Steps
50+
5-star Google
reviews
50+ 5-star Google Reviews
Northeast Wealth
Australian Retirement Podcast
Co-hosted by James O'Reilly
Licensed Financial Advisers
AFSL 243 313 · Synchron
Chadstone & Ringwood, VIC
Melbourne-based team
Inside the guide

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.

01

Are You On Track?

A 6-question self-assessment that scores you instantly — At Risk, Needs Attention, or On Track.

02

What's Your Number?

The ASFA benchmarks explained clearly, plus 5 reasons they might not apply to your situation.

03

Your Personal Plan

Three fill-in worksheets: your retirement budget, your income gap, and your exact super target.

04

Close the Gap

7 strategies pre-retirees use right now — salary sacrifice, catch-up contributions, downsizer and more.

05

The 7-Step Checklist

A tick-off action plan from today all the way to retirement day, with clear milestones at every step.

06

5 Costly Mistakes

The most expensive errors Australians make in their 40s and 50s — and exactly how to avoid each one.

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