Prime Time with Bec Wilson What does financial confidence mean for YOU?
Sep 10, 2025
Giacomo Tarantolo, Manager of Retirement Solutions at UniSuper, shares insights on financial confidence beyond mere numbers. He emphasizes that retirement is a transition rich with possibilities, not just a destination. Listeners learn the power of early contributions and how to navigate social connections and phased retirement. Giacomo encourages defining one’s retirement purpose as a crucial first step. He also highlights the value of tailored advice from super funds as a roadmap to achieving retirement goals.
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Financial Confidence Means Purpose, Not Just Money
- Financial confidence is more than a balance; it links to clear retirement outcomes and purpose.
- UniSuper finds only 9% of Australians feel comfortable to retire despite larger balances.
Retirement As A Long Transition
- Retirement is a transition, not a single point in time, and can span decades after 65.
- Social connections drive many retirement decisions, sometimes more than money.
Practice Retirement Before You Stop Working
- Try 'practicing' retirement by scaling back work and testing how you use spare time before fully retiring.
- Use trial periods to decide how much money you truly need for your desired lifestyle.