Superannuation
Opinion
Aged care
New aged care rules will leave most of us worse off as costs rise
Aged care – and who pays for it – will be redefined in “once in a generation” changes.
- by Rachel Lane
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Property prices
The Coalition’s super-for-housing plan could save the budget $1b. But there’s a catch
Amid an increasingly bitter political debate over housing policy, the Coalition says its idea for people to use their super for a deposit will improve the budget bottom line.
- by Shane Wright
Opinion
HESTA
What does it mean to be retirement ready?
Here are the levers you should start with to take charge of your retirement.
- by Bec Wilson
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CFMEU
CFMEU official misused position to slug super fund with fees, APRA claims
Documents reveal the detailed allegations made against Michael O’Connor by the regulator, which is seeking to remove the union boss from the board of First Super.
- by Sumeyya Ilanbey
HESTA pressures Australia’s largest companies to adopt gender targets across entire organisation
The $87 billion fund has written to the ASX 300 companies it invests in to commit to ensuring 40 per cent of its staff are women.
- by Sumeyya Ilanbey
What’s the best way to invest after landing your first good job?
I’m encouraging my son to put as much money into super as he can so he can enjoy compounding interest later in life. Is that a good idea?
- by Paul Benson
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Retirement living
Three of the biggest retirement myths, busted
A few beliefs about retirement seem to persistently buzz around, no matter how much we try to swat them away.
- by Bec Wilson
Millennials, you could be $50,000 richer by retirement, says ASIC
The nation’s out-of-touch super funds don’t do enough to engage with young customers, the corporate regulator says.
- by Brittany Busch
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World markets
Why this booming, opaque corner of finance has watchdogs worried
This $US2 trillion market is in the sights of regulators, and many of us are indirectly exposed to its risks through superannuation.
- by Clancy Yeates
Opinion
Ask an expert
How do I ensure my partner gets my super when I die?
There are extensive rules around nominating who will receive your super and/or pension payments upon death.
- by Noel Whittaker
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Financial literacy
Trying to shortcut your way to retirement? It’s not that simple
Many people who hate their jobs want to win the lottery and never work again, but the truth is this narrative will actually slow you down, financially.
- by Paridhi Jain