Retiring stuff

[Woof]

Hi all, just wondering if anyone knows how old you have to be to retire and get access to your super and can you still do part time work?
Just thinking that maybe I should try and do it next year and start going around this great country before I get too old to do it.
Got no ties any more, as both sons have left home and only me, the dog and cat here now.

[Clunk]

Hi all, just wondering if anyone knows how old you have to be to retire and get access to your super and can you still do part time work?
Just thinking that maybe I should try and do it next year and start going around this great country before I get too old to do it.
Got no ties any more, as both sons have left home and only me, the dog and cat here now.

thought it might have been 55 but could be wrong..... I usually am lol

[Woof]

thought it might have been 55 but could be wrong..... I usually am lol

Yeah mate I thought that it was 55 as well, if it is then that would be great as I turn 55 next year

[Maxhead]

Have a look at this and if you can go for it mate. I'll be doing same if I can, no point working till you're 70 and then can't do much after that(not all ofcourse)

http://www.superguide.com.au/accessing-superannuation/accessing-super-early/if-retire-and-take-super-can-return-to-work

[Yendor]

My understanding is when you turn 55.

Now I don't know how old you are, but why wait????.

Off load the animals to the kids, (or you can always take them with you).

Just do it.....

If you are not at the age where you can collect your super, I am sure you could always pick up part time or casual work in your travels.

Best bet would be to call the company your super is with.

[Woof]

Have a look at this and if you can go for it mate. I'll be doing same if I can, no point working till you're 70 and then can't do much after that(not all ofcourse)

http://www.superguide.com.au/accessing-superannuation/accessing-super-early/if-retire-and-take-super-can-return-to-work

Thanks Kris, just had a quick read mate and it looks like I can do it.....http://209.85.48.9/1806/9/emo/hahadance.gif time to start planning, just got to get rid of all my crap and I'm off next April all going wellhttp://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/
Yendor, thanks mate, will give them a call this week...........finger crossed.

[Clunk]

nice one Doggy, that collection of man bags will grow expanentially now .....lol

[AB]

Arrr, I'm a long way off Doggy being only 31 but I can not wait to unload the kids, sell the house and travel, travel and more travel!!!!

[Maxhead]

Thanks Kris, just had a quick read mate and it looks like I can do it.....http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/ time to start planning, just got to get rid of all my crap and I'm off next April all going wellhttp://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/
Yendor, thanks mate, will give them a call this week...........finger crossed.

Go for it mate!

Funnily enough I just saw and ad pop up at the top of this forum "Retirement Mistakes"....hahahahahahah. Keep an eye out

[Woof]

Go for it mate!

Funnily enough I just saw and ad pop up at the top of this forum "Retirement Mistakes"....hahahahahahah. Keep an eye out

Don't want to know about it Kris, I am planing NOW..........life is way to short to just sit around here by myself and wait until I'm 65............8 months and 4 days to go and counting..

[GUtsy ute]

Good one Dogman,
Hopefully we might cross paths one day out there in your travels and have a beer or three!!

[Yendor]

My parents were able to roll their super funds into an account that pays them an amount each year (monthly) tax free.

Plus they are are allowed to earn (part time work) so much per year as well on top of this.

They are over 60.

[Woof]

My parents were able to roll their super funds into an account that pays them an amount each year (monthly) tax free.

Plus they are are allowed to earn (part time work) so much per year as well on top of this.

They are over 60.
Thanks mate, the more info I have the better.....................hell still 8 months and 4 days to go...bring on April.