Opinions - February 21st Opinion: 31 years after the advent of compulsory super, the government is about to decide what it’s for Why the government should tighten the rules on super so it's not seen as a nest egg to access early, but as a source of income in retirement.
Self Managed Super Funds - February 16th What is a binding death benefit nomination? If you want to make sure who gets your super money when you die you need to nominate who are the beneficiaries. So how does that work?
Life Insurance - February 10th Total and permanent disability insurance (TPD) Are you covered by insurance if you become permanently disabled and can't work? We explain total and permanent (TPD) insurance.
Superannuation - January 27th The retirement sweet spot: When less in super can be more The retirement sweet spot means having funds in super while still able to claim Age Pension payments in order to maximise retirement income.
Finance News - January 17th Australia’s worst-performing super funds If you've got a MySuper or a Choice super account then here's how to check if your product is underperforming, or not.
Superannuation - January 12th What are unrestricted non-preserved benefits? You can access unrestricted non-preserved benefits in your super fund at any time, without condition. Canstar explains.
Superannuation - December 13th Managing your super in a volatile market Rising inflation and interest rates, and a rollercoaster ride on share markets have all taken their toll if you're living on superannuation. We have some expert handy tips to consider for your super.
Superannuation - November 16th The cost of being in a dud super fund Being in a dud super fund could leave you $225,000 worse off at retirement. Here are some tips on what to do if you’re in a dud fund.
Home Loans - September 21st Answers to 7 of the most Googled money questions From how much you can borrow to how to buy bitcoin we answer some of the most-searched finance questions on Google.
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?
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.
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.