Annabelle Dickson was a Financial Standard journalist from July 2020 to November 2021. She previously worked at The Inside Investor and The Inside Adviser. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communication (Journalism) from The University of Technology Sydney.
What it’s really like working as a debt collector
I chased debts for a living. Here's how debt collectors really operate, what they can legally do, and how you can make them stop.
Aussies in the dark over big super changes that came in this week
Around a million Aussies will now be stapled to super funds that failed APRA's performance test. And most people are unaware.
Why you might not be better off if your super fund merges
It's a misunderstanding that super fund mergers will automatically lead to scale benefits for members, according to Spirit Super's chief investment officer.
What this week’s super changes mean for you
Workers will be stapled to the first super fund they join, rather than opening up a new fund with each job, under super reforms that passed the Senate this week.
CBA to pay $7 million for overcharging customers on interest
CBA must pay out $7 million after it charged customers a 34% interest rate rather than the 16% shown on their statements.
Why micro-investing platform Raiz is now targeting SMSFs
In response to demand, Raiz's new custom portfolio option is now available to self-managed super funds.
How the tax concession system is stacked against Aussie women
Of the $60 billion in tax concessions handed out to Aussies each year, just $18 billion goes to women.
From super to puppy scams, what you need to know
It is Scams Awareness Week and we have the latest info about a range of scams trying to pilfer millions from Australians' bank accounts.
