Retirement strategies Archives - Allianz Retire Plus Blog

A retired elderly couple snorkeling in the ocean

Articles Portfolio Construction

19/05/2020

Increase confidence in retirement

The idea of an ‘average’ retiree is a myth – so why base a financial…

Ray Smith

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Two elderly males resting after playing basketball

Articles Portfolio Construction

08/05/2020

The Flaw of Averages: planning for individuals, not averages

The idea of an ‘average’ retiree is a myth – so why base a financial…

Ray Smith

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Computer graphic image of brain and heart

Articles Research Infocus Retirement Conversations

29/11/2019

Humans are not necessarily rational thinkers, especially in retirement – Part 3

An Adviser's guide to factoring in human behaviour when building retirement income strategies.

Ray Smith

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Senior man and woman standing in new house looking at camera. Portrait of old couple relaxing at home. Elderly husband and mature wife looking at camera.

Retirement Conversations Video

18/11/2019

Ways to give retirees certainty

Allianz Retire+ introduces the latest research project "The Next Chapter", which gives fresh insight into…

Ray Smith

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In constant chase for the money, concept with stickman on chalkboard in chase for money

Retirement Conversations Video

10/11/2019

Conquering retirees’ fear of running out of money

You can’t necessarily control when you retire. When you retire can have a significant impact…

Ray Smith

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Humans are not necessarily rational thinkers, especially in retirement – Part 2

Articles Research Infocus Retirement Conversations

24/10/2019

Humans are not necessarily rational thinkers, especially in retirement – Part 2

Part two of a four-part series on how to factor in human behaviour when building…

Ray Smith

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An older couple take a break from hiking to enjoy coffee on a Utah outlook overlooking a canyon. He is holding her around the waist and she is holding a coffee mug and laughing at the camera.

Portfolio Construction Video

18/10/2019

It’s a birthday lottery

How much of an impact does your client's birth date have on how long their…

Ray Smith

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A hand between dominos stopping them from falling on a coloured striped timber background

Articles Portfolio Construction

15/10/2019

The New Frontier for Retirement Portfolios

Retirement portfolios should be different from accumulation portfolios because retiree needs and risks are different.

Ray Smith

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Students walk around the Macquarie University library at Macquarie Park on a clear day.

Innovation Video

01/10/2019

Allianz Retire+ and Macquarie University announce landmark advice research project

Allianz Retire+ has announced a research partnership in conjunction with Macquarie University, focused on better…

Ray Smith

Love3368

A senior couple seen having fun at the beach on a nice day. The woman is on her husband's back, with her arms crossing over the front of his chest. The sun is glistening on the ocean water.

Innovation Video

22/08/2019

Innovation within the retirement segment and the changing landscape

We discuss the need for greater innovation within the retirement segment and the changing landscape.…

Ray Smith

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