About Retirement Calculators
Meet the guide behind the map
Why I Built This Site
Hi, I’m Mary Benton. I’m a financial planner based in Australia, and for over 15 years, I’ve helped Australians navigate their way into retirement—many with confidence, some with uncertainty, and nearly all with the same question:
“Where do I even start?”
Retirement planning is like planning a cross-country road trip. There’s excitement, yes—but also detours, speed bumps, and lots of unfamiliar road signs. Many people start the drive without a clear map—and wind up lost or overwhelmed. I wanted to change that.
RetirementCalculators.com.au is the resource I wish every Aussie had: a GPS for your retirement journey. Whether you want to chart your own path, get help on a few key turns, or have someone sit beside you for the ride, this site gives you the map, tools, and options to choose your own adventure.
About Me – Mary Benton
I specialise in helping Australians over 60 design a retirement that reflects their values, supports their lifestyle, and protects their wealth.
But I also understand that numbers alone don’t create peace of mind. You want to know that you’re on the right track. That you’ve packed what you need. That if life throws you a flat tyre, you’ll be ready.
That’s why this platform is designed for every kind of traveller:
- The solo DIY-er who loves a good checklist
- The curious learner who wants a guided route
- The cautious planner who’d rather not drive alone
- The overwhelmed navigator who wants someone else to take the wheel
Wherever you are, you’re not starting from scratch. You’re just starting here.
Meet the Team
We’re a small, dedicated team of professionals who believe retirement planning should feel less like filing taxes and more like planning a meaningful adventure.
Mary Benton
Founder and Senior Contributor
Aiza Pawley
Centrelink Guru
Karmelle Plaza
Tech Support and Ideas Genius
Mini Mary
24/7 Helper when Mary's away
Our Mission
To make retirement planning simple, clear, and personal. We want every Australian to:
- Understand where they are financially
- Picture where they want to be
- Build a plan to get there
- Get support along the way
And we believe they should be able to do that at their own pace, with just the right amount of help.
How This Site Works
Everything on this site is structured around your journey:
- You are here: Identify your current financial position
- Set your destination: Visualise your ideal retirement
- Find the best route: Use our tools, courses, coaching, or expert help
- Adjust along the way: Your plan is flexible, just like real life
Whether you follow one path or combine a few, the goal is simple: help you arrive with confidence.
Watch Our Welcome Video
This site isn’t about selling
products or locking you into advice-
—it’s about giving you the resources to move forward, however you choose to travel.
So buckle up. Your dream retirement is just down the road—and I’m here to help you get there.
