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 you need to check before changing how your super is invested
It's natural at times like this to be questioning whether your super is in the best investment option, but you need to look before you leap.
Coronavirus and your super: it’s a setback not a wipeout
As the coronavirus pandemic cuts a swathe through the economy, what will it mean for your super?
The big change coming to where your super is invested
At present super fund members have little idea where their retirement savings are being invested. That is about to change.
You can be an $876k winner in the super fund lottery
You may be more than $876,000 better off over your career if you happen to be in the best performing super fund.
Women shopping for TPD insurance should ‘be wary of being lumped with men’
While all super fund members should pay more attention to their premiums and cover, this is especially important for women.
Why now is the time to top up your superannuation fund
Now is the time to do some housekeeping and top up your super
What a difference a year makes: why it’s now easier to keep working after 65
The 12-month work test exemption gives new retirees with a low superannuation balance the chance to enjoy a better lifestyle.
How to turbocharge your super fund balance in your 20s
Making coffee at work a couple of times a week instead of buying it could mean an extra $50,000 in your super fund at retirement.
Why women in distress should be given early access to their super
Can early access to super provide a financial lifeline to women escaping domestic violence or poverty?
How to plan your will around disability, divorce and drugs
A poorly constructed will or poor management of your estate plan can overlook tax benefits as well as super and insurance, disadvantaging beneficiaries.
