The Australian Women's Weekly: Icons

Revisit the magic of Hollywood’s golden age with a new Icons issue. From leading lady Lucille Ball’s path to becoming our favourite funny girl to the secret lives of stars including Frank Sinatra, Leslie Caron, Burt Lancaster and more there are 164 page of gripping reads and vintage photos to enjoy.

From the editor

The big picture • Understand how the super system has evolved, what is changing in the new financial year and what it means for you.

Retirement road map • Retirement isn’t a single moment, but a lifelong financial journey shaped by super, investments and everyday money choices made long before your working life ends.

The super landscape in Australia • Reforms and tinkering have transformed women’s financial independence as mega funds, ‘challengers’ and SMSFs shape how we save for our later years.

Ask the experts • As super is always evolving, we asked four leading experts to weigh in on the hot topics that could shape your retirement savings.

All about super • Unlock the full potential of your super, from choosing the right fund to working out how much you’ll need in retirement.

Super explained • Your superannuation could be one of the biggest assets you accumulate during your lifetime, so it pays to understand how the system works.

Choosing a super fund • Know what to look for when comparing funds and how to understand your super statement.

Build your super • A small super top-up now could deliver a far bigger retirement later – and the tax breaks can make it one of your smartest money moves.

How much do I need to retire? • Working out that figure depends on the lifestyle you aspire to, and whether you own your home, have a mortgage or rent.

Common mistakes that could be costing you super • Are you falling into one of these six traps? It’s easier to do than you think.

Through the years • Discover smart money moves for every age and stage, and what to focus on during each decade to stay on track.

Strategies by the decade • Budgeting, paying down debt and changing your thinking are key when it comes to strategies to get out of a pay-to-pay pattern.

Time to invest • Make your money work harder beyond super – what you need to know and how to build a portfolio that suits you.

5 common financial fears and how to deal with them • Loss aversion is a natural response that exists to protect us, but don’t let it hold you back from building wealth.

The $100 a week challenge • It doesn’t matter if you’re starting out or can only save a tiny weekly amount – it’s still possible to build a portfolio on a budget.

Building your perfect portfolio • A successful investment portfolio should not only earn decent returns, but reflect who you are in terms of goals, needs and life stage.

Buying an investment property • You don’t need to be a home owner to invest in property – but there are a host of other financial considerations to bear in mind.

The home stretch • Key things to think about as your working life winds down, a time when small decisions can have a big impact.

Transition to retirement pension • You may not want to retire completely, just work a little less, but that means earning less. A transition income stream can help fill the gap.

Your pre-retirement checklist • Retirement is one of the biggest life changes we’ll ever go through. With so much time spent in the workforce, the idea of retiring can be both exciting and daunting because of all the questions it raises.

Living the dream • Turn your savings into a life you want, with practical ways to help you navigate life after work with confidence.

Become a super hero • The period before you become eligible for the Age Pension needs some...