Superannuation - January 12th Super funds that invest responsibly outperform their peers, study suggests A study shows funds that invest responsibly outperform their peers over one-, three- and five-year time frames.
Superannuation - December 16th Renting in retirement? Here's how much super you'll need With more Aussies becoming "lifetime renters" it will mean they have to save more money for a comfortable retirement.
Finance News - December 10th 'Dud' funds to feel the burn of new APRA heatmap Australia’s superannuation watchdog has turned up the heat on underperforming MySuper products, by today launching its much-anticipated “MySuper heatmap”. Funds that ignore the ratings it gives them will do so at their own peril. Here’s what it...
Self Managed Super Funds - December 2nd Is an SMSF right for me? If you are thinking about starting a self-managed super fund here are six questions you should ask yourself first. The idea of starting an SMSF might be appealing to people who want more control over their investments...
Finance News - November 6th QSuper & Sunsuper merger could create "Goliath" super fund, but will it save members money? Two of Queensland's biggest super funds are considering joining forces, which could mean lower fees for members. QSuper and Sunsuper confirmed on Monday they were in preliminary, non-binding talks about a possible merger that they say...
Finance News - October 31st Super theft: Lessons we can all learn from the Woolworths pay scandal One of Australia's largest supermarket chains has apologised after admitting it owes thousands of staff up to $300 million for underpaid wages and super stretching back nine years. Here's why it pays for consumers to check...
Finance News - October 30th Could you be in for a $200 Christmas bonus (or more) from the ATO? UPDATE: If you've just found a nice little gift in your bank account from the Australian Tax Office, this could be why. A major change to the $2.9 trillion super industry has come into effect. It...
Budgeting & Saving Money - October 18th What are the costs of aged care? What kind of fees could you encounter when considering aged care? Here is an overview of the most common costs associated with aged care.
Finance News - October 15th What impact are Australia’s historically low interest rates having on superannuation? Australia’s unprecedented low interest rates are boosting share prices and helping to grow superannuation balances, experts say. The official cash rate is now 0.75%, after the Reserve Bank lowered it for the third time this year...
Finance News - October 1st RBA cash rate cut: But will your lender pass on the home loan rate relief? Some lenders have already passed on today's full cash rate cut to their customers. But most banks will resist further rate cuts for borrowers, one research group has warned. The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) Board...