Superannuation
Navigate the choppy pension waters
FINANCE author Noel Whittaker answers questions on downsizing, contribution limits and the secrets to wealth.
Lifting the lid on secrets of the super rich
YOU don't need a tax haven or Swiss bank account to join the uber-wealthy, there are plenty of secrets everyday Aussies can use to lower their tax bill.
How the advice shake-up affects you
THE financial advice industry is has had the biggest shake-up in nearly a decade to bring fairness to Australians. But how do the reforms affect you?
Seven years jail for piggy bank theft
A MAN who stole $500 from his four-year-old nephew's piggy bank and spent it on drugs and prostitutes has been jailed for seven years.
Aussies to gain from super growth
AUSTRALIAN households are in for a dose of good news when they open their end-of-year superannuation statements.
Children's accounts earn more interest
CHILDREN are earning significantly more on their savings than their adult parents, with interest rates topping six per cent in some cases.
How to survive a sharemarket slump
SHARE markets are notoriously volatile for investors, but by sticking to eight golden rules, you can survive the white knuckle ride with your funds in tact.
Dentist visits more popular than super
NEW research shows Australians would rather give up television or visit the dentist than review their super, but it may not be as hard as you think.
Five tips to make it rich this financial year
JULY 1 marks the start of a new financial year. Whether your goals are to get rid of debt or start saving for a house, we've compiled a list of the five best financial tips to make 2013 really count.
Happy new financial year!
TODAY is the first day of a new financial year and seeing as you may have less of a hangover than in January, it's a great time to check your financial goals are on track.
What is changing on July 1?
JULY 1 means major changes for superannuation and financial advice will come into effect. We tell you everything you need to know.
Brave new world for your super
A NEW dawn in superannuation is upon us, and working Australians will enjoy a bigger retirement nest egg. Here are 10 things you must know.
Taking an interest in retirement
UNLIKE most Generation Ys Alyse-Grace Robertson has taken a keen interest in her retirement savings.
Younger workers, take super note
WORKING in the hospitality industry, Leigh Saville says it's a real challenge to get them to take notice of new super changes.
Labor super plan gathering interest
SUPPORT for Labor's increase in superannuation payments has grown and the industry says Tony Abbott's alternative plan has many worried.
Set super to handle your fear factor
A SURGE in investment options in super funds over the past decade has given Australians a much bigger say about their retirement nest egg.
Beware of super contribution limits
SHOULD I move assets into superannuation? Super expert Noel Whittaker answers questions on retirement and investing.
A super year for superannuation
SUPER funds are back to boom time returns with the average fund forecast to report at least a 13 per cent profit this financial year.
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How to choose the right super fund
FINDING the right superannuation fund can mean the difference between struggling to survive and thriving during retirement.
Billions to be claimed in lost super
AUSTRALIANS have a pot of gold worth more than $18.1 billion parked in millions of lost super accounts.
Taxing time for super members
AUSTRALIANS spend almost five times longer on their tax return each year than they do reviewing their retirement nest eggs, figures show.
Sort out your financial future
THE end of the financial year is almost here and you can expect to see your annual super statement in the mail soon.
Avoid the superannuation fee feast
HAVE you heard of a contribution split fee, an insurance administration fee or a family law split fee?
Super pay cut for Aussie workers
THE take-home pay of thousands of Australians will drop from next month when government changes to superannuation take effect.
Sound out your super before changes hit
TIME is running out to prepare before July's changes come into force. So get organised or risk missing out on gains, or worse, losing cash.
Nest eggs tapped too early
EXCLUSIVE: AN ALARMING high number of struggling Australians are attempting to break into their superannuation savings to make ends meet.
Super doubles in GFC side-step
AUSTRALIANS' retirement nest eggs have doubled in the past 10 years despite the impact of the global financial crisis.
Delays 'put super plan in jeopardy''
FREEZING the rollout of superannuation increases for millions of Australians erodes confidence in the safety of retirement nest eggs, experts say.
Super changes 'not a hammer blow'
WORKERS will not forego potential pay rises as their employers foot the bill for compulsory increases, Bill Shorten says.
Take charge of your super pot of gold
PROCRASTINATION is a beautiful thing when it comes to superannuation.
Nest eggs will require check-ups
UNLESS you're heading towards retirement or a decade or two away from it, you're probably avoiding looking at your super.
Funds report super returns for retirees
CHECKED your superannuation balance recently? After years of grim news on retirement savings, you might be pleasantly surprised...