‘Don’t be scared of the numbers’: How Warwick’s planning his move from self-employed to semi-retired

After a decade working in corporate IT, Warwick knew his heart just wasn’t in it. He took a risk and decided to pursue his passion, becoming a self-employed professional speaker. While paying himself super wasn’t high on the priorities list, he knew the numbers were important and made sure to regularly review his super to maximise the benefits. Twenty years later, he’s ready for the next phase of his life, semi-retirement.

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