The federal government will force retail and industry super funds to help compensate members who lose their superannuation to failed schemes in new reforms.
Adrian Black
Above-inflation cost rises over the past year may have more seniors hoping to maintain a decent standard of living in retirement thinking about reining in their spending this Christmas.
Daniel Newell
As life expectancy grows far past the usual retirement age, the way Aussies spend their post-work years is changing drastically.
Cameron Micallef
A finance expert has revealed the five big retirement planning mistakes many Aussies are making — and how to avoid the pitfalls.
Angie Raphael
Australia's largest super funds are propping up the expansion of coal, oil and gas projects with billions of dollars from workers' retirement savings.
Derek Rose
Construction industry super fund giant Cbus’ $20m-plus fine highlights a potential issue that could affect other not-for-profit funds that represent a huge portion of the $4.3tr superannuation industry.
Nick Bruining
Q+A: Here’s how a just a few small tweaks to your retirement planning strategy now can get you $68,000 a year for life when you give up the daily grind.
The Certified Independent Financial Advisers Association has called for the reinstatement of opt-out life insurance cover for young members joining an employer superannuation fund for the first time.
A new report has revealed the far-reaching and potentially devastating effects of measures designed to reduce the impact of expenses associated with superannuation funds.
As self-funded retirees live longer, the conventional wisdom that older investors should automatically shift into defensive assets is starting to show cracks. Here’s what you should consider instead.
Raymond Pecotic
Business leaders warn of a looming credit crisis as employers take stock of a major change to how they pay workers superannuation.
Q+A: My wife is receiving a part-age pension because I am still working. She is older than me and I will be old enough to receive a pension in two years’ time. Can we boost her pension now?
Fly-in, fly-out workers, young sport stars and social media celebrities can set themselves up for retirement in just a few months with this very easy super hack.
The corporate watchdog has launched a legal blitz against three companies it claims misled thousands of Aussies before the horror collapse of investment funds First Guardian and Shield.
Duncan Evans
Financial advisers who recommend SMSFs have been put on notice that ASIC will be ramping up surveillance of their activities following the release of a damning report.
DEBTMAN: Annual superannuation statements are on their way. If you think you’ve got enough know-how, there are probably about half a dozen things you need to look at.
Bruce Brammall
The corporate watchdog wants the super industry to have a good, hard look at itself following the $1bn First Guardian “catastrophe”.
Millions of Australians are missing out on thousands in their retirement due to the overly complex and rigid superannuation system, experts say.
Australians who’ve changed jobs, moved houses or lived overseas are among those who could be able to cash in on their share of $19bn in lost superannuation.
Jim Chalmers has branded the Coalition ‘divisive’ after the opposition erupted in laughter at his defence of super policy.
Ria Pandey, Cameron Micallef
Self-managed funds now account for nearly a quarter of the $4.33 trillion invested in superannuation. So why are so many more people unhappy with their DIY approach?
The average Australian superannuation balance is on the rise thanks to a change introduced in July 2021 and an insane amount of money in investment returns.
Q+A: Moving a loved one into aged care can be hard enough without having to worry about the financial consequences. Here’s what you’ll have to pay and what may prove to be the best way to fund it.
While pre and post-retirees are celebrating the Federal Government’s major backflip on its proposed $3m super tax, don’t for a moment think winning the battle means the war is also over.
