Vita Palestrant has contributed to Money for more than 15 years. Previously, she was the editor of the Money section of The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age. Vita has worked on major metropolitan newspapers in Australia and overseas and has won several prestigious journalism awards, including the Citigroup Award for Excellence in Journalism - Personal Finance.
Why thousands of retirees are better off with less super
Don't have $1 million for retirement? Here's how super and the age pension can work together to make $460,000 the sweet spot for Australian couples.
Should you switch your super to cash when markets fall?
Thinking of moving your super to cash after the market drops? Here are five questions to check before making a costly switch.
The challenge of who will inherit your super
Most people don't like to think about life insurance, but you probably have it through your super fund. The question is: who stands to inherit it?
How to plan your countdown to retirement
How do you start preparing for retirement 10 years out? What about two years out? Here's your timeline for managing debt, investing, income and more.
How to give your super a check-up now
Setting time aside to make sure your super is up to scratch invariably pays off. Here's a checklist to help you along.
Friends With Money #196: Navigating retirement – Common pitfalls
Did you know that you should start planning for retirement at least a decade beforehand? Vita Palestrant joins us on the Friends With Money podcast to reveal the five mistakes Aussies make when it comes to retirement.
What to do if you’re in a dud super fund
The first time you notice problems with your super fund is likely to be when something goes wrong, like when a death benefit payment is delayed by months.
Is it worth paying a financial planner?
Aren't financial planners just for wealthy people? That's a myth, says David Sharpe, a certified financial planner and chair of the Financial Advice Association Australia.
Why it pays to top up your super now
By putting extra cash into super, young Aussies could be hundreds of thousands of dollars better off in retirement.
Friends With Money #127: Get ready, get set, retire
It may seem like a long time off, but are you ready for retirement? Vita Palestrant joins us this week on the Friends With Money podcast.
