Superannuation - September 19th How much super do you need to retire on $50,000, $70,000, $90,000 or $100,000 a year? Canstar has crunched the numbers to show you how much you need to have in super to achieve your dream retirement.
Superannuation - September 6th How to earn an income during retirement Making a bit of extra money in retirement can give your lifestyle a valuable boost. Here are 7 ways to earn an income even after you hang up your work boots.
Finance News - September 1st Underperforming super funds named and shamed Which super products have failed the industry regulator’s benchmark test and been named as underperforming?
Life Insurance - August 23rd Are life insurance premiums tax deductible? Can you claim a tax deduction on your life insurance premiums? Canstar explains the situation for policies both inside and outside of super.
Superannuation - August 23rd Super funds for low-income earners Finding a super fund that offers you good value and healthy returns may be crucial to a comfortable retirement if you're on a low income.
First Home Buyers - August 22nd First Home Super Saver Scheme (FHSS Scheme) – how much could you save? If you’re saving for your first home, you may be able to use your super to help boost your deposit. Find out more about the First Home Super Saver Scheme.
Self Managed Super Funds - August 22nd An overview of capital gains tax for SMSFs If you're the trustee of a self-managed super fund (SMSF), it's important to understand how your fund's returns may be affected by capital gains tax. Here's an overview.
Superannuation - August 11th What to do with my super if I'm not working? What happens to your super when you’re not working, and what can you do to give your super a boost while you’re not earning? We take a look.
Self Managed Super Funds - August 2nd Capital gains tax and superannuation: How does it work? Do you know how capital gains tax applies to money or other assets in your super account or self-managed super fund? Find out more.
Superannuation - August 1st What is a tax offset? Could you be eligible for a tax offset this year? We cover how they work and possible benefits.
Online Share Trading - July 27th What is return on investment (ROI)? Return on investment, or ROI, measures the performance of an investment to help with selecting or comparing between different investments.
Canstar Data Articles - July 27th How much has your super balance dropped? Most super funds have ended the financial year with negative returns. Canstar looks at what that may mean for your super balance.
Finance News - July 20th The surprisingly small amount experts now say you need to retire The amount you need to retire may be less than you think, according to a new study. But it relies on big assumptions you should be aware of.
Home Loans - July 12th Can you salary sacrifice your mortgage? Most of us have heard of salary sacrificing into super, but did you know you may be able to salary sacrifice your mortgage? Here's a look at the rules and potential savings.
Self Managed Super Funds - July 11th What is a self managed super fund and how does it work? Self-managed super funds (SMSFs) are an increasingly popular way to manage retirement savings, but they’re not suitable for everyone. So how to check if one’s right for you?
Superannuation - July 11th Inheritance tax, death tax & estate tax in Australia Australia doesn't have a specific inheritance tax, but in some situations people who receive an inheritance can get taxed. Find out why.
Account-Based Pensions - July 8th How do retirement villages work and what do they cost? Retirement villages are designed to offer a low-maintenance lifestyle with a sense of community, but the cost structures can be complex.
Superannuation - July 8th Access your super early: How to withdraw or release super There are a few ways in which you can potentially access your super early. Here's how they work.
Online Share Trading - July 7th What are franking credits? Find out what franking credits are, how they work for shareholders based on a hypothetical example and in what circumstances they might be issued.
Superannuation - July 6th Retirement income covenant - What does it mean for you? Retirees will get more help from their super fund to manage their future thanks to the new retirement income covenant. So what is it and how does it work?