Small-business owners, women worried about golden years

2 September

Almost three million Australians are expected to retire over the next decade, but not everyone is heading toward their golden years with confidence.Many are still thinking about their “number” – the preferred size of their superannuation pot...[Read More]

Labor backs super boost for youngest Aussie workers

29 July

Labor has backed superannuation payments for Australia’s youngest workers, regardless of the number of hours they work.The party says it will “ensure that all workers, including those under 18 and regardless of how they are engaged, can...[Read More]

Investing through a Self-Managed Super Fund (SMSF)

20 August

A Self-Managed Super Fund (SMSF) offers individuals greater control over their retirement savings, allowing them to choose a variety of investment options. To maximise long-term returns and financial security, it is essential to understand the...[Read More]

The earlier you understand and engage with your super, the greater the benefits of time and compound interest

27 August

Superannuation is one of the most powerful tools Australians have to build long-term financial security. Yet, for many young people, it remains out of sight and out of mind. They may see it as something for “future them” to worry about —...[Read More]

When is the right time to retire?

20 August

For years, retirement can seem like a date on the calendar.A number. An age. A point somewhere in the future when you finally finish work, close the office door, hand over the keys or switch off the computer for the last time.But when that moment...[Read More]

Retirement savings to be ‘decimated’ under early access

19 August

Workers being able to access their superannuation early would destroy their retirement earnings, the treasurer has warned, following calls by Pauline Hanson.The One Nation leader has called for a relaxation of rules that would allow people to...[Read More]

10 things I would tell my younger self about retirement

13 August

When you are young, retirement can feel like a distant destination—something to think about after the mortgage is paid, the children have grown and your working life begins to slow down. Yet, looking back from the age of 70, 80 or beyond, it...[Read More]