Superannuation
Analysis
Analysis
The simple step that could seriously boost your super savings
Taking a little more investment risk can add tens of thousands of dollars to your super balance by retirement.
- by John Collett
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Interest rates
There are less painful tools to fix inflation, so why aren’t we using them?
Our politicians and their economic advisers need to find a better way to skin the cat.
- by Ross Gittins
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Should I boost my super or focus on my mortgage?
When making extra contributions to your super fund, it’s important to work within the constraints of your contribution cap.
- by Paul Benson
Opinion
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Why retirees can spend more of their super than they think
Did you know that once you retire, your super earns more for you than when you were working?
- by Bec Wilson
Opinion
Aged care
How to fund aged care without plundering our super
Proposed solutions for funding aged care are plagued with issues. But there is one way we could solve the problem.
- by Noel Whittaker
Opinion
Opinion
Retiring in 10-15 years’ time? Here’s how to prepare now
If you want to retire in 10-15 years’ time, you need to think first about your goals and ambitions, then about your budget, and finally get comfortable with your financial position.
- by Bec Wilson
Government mulling superannuation as part of aged care solution
Sources close to the government said it was a “no-brainer” for super to be part of the mix for funding aged care as costs climb over the next decade.
- by Natassia Chrysanthos
Opinion
Opinion
How to avoid a ‘death tax’ on your superannuation
The death tax on superannuation continues to generate much interest, but its intricacies – and ways to avoid it – are often not well understood.
- by Noel Whittaker
Opinion
Retirement living
Can you afford to retire now?
It’s the question on all of our minds as we approach our later years, but the answer requires some careful planning.
- by Bec Wilson
Opinion
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Our super funds won’t help us with retirement, so it’s time to take control
With super funds failing to provide pre-retirees the help they need, here are some steps you can take yourself.
- by Bec Wilson
Opinion
Hip pocket
Super simple: Top tips to set yourself up for retirement
If you put off thinking about super until you’re older you could find yourself left with less than you deserve by the time you hit retirement age. Here are some tips to keep on top of your super for every stage of life.
- by Dominic Powell