Superannuation
AustralianSuper hikes investment fees
AustralianSuper has raised the fees on eight investment options, including the balanced option in which more than 90% of its members are invested.
The pros and cons of increasing super contributions to 15%
Extending compulsory super contributions to 15% has long been proposed by Labor. Here are the arguments for and against such an increase.
Aussies pay the price for early release of super
Almost a million super accounts, largely held by women, single parents and the unemployed, were closed or nearly emptied during COVID-19.
Why we need a retirement income revolution
Super funds are under pressure to create simple products that will provide a safe, stable cashflow for Aussie retirees.
Suncorp to pay $33 million over super class action
Suncorp is set to pay $33 million to settle a class action brought by super fund members, but $19 million of that will go towards legal fees.
Friends With Money #55: How super changes impact you
The new financial year has brought a raft of changes to super, so how will they affect you? We explain on the Friends With Money podcast.
What to check if your super is merging
As super funds merge to create mega-funds, the focus will be on investment performance. But you need to check what it will mean for your life insurance.
Ask Paul: Why is my super losing money every week?
Sal's superannuation saw strong returns last year, but lately, it's losing money. He asks Paul Clitheroe why his super balance is suddenly going backward.
Squirrel Super fined $55k for property claims
Squirrel Super claimed that metro residential property was likely to double in value every seven to 10 years - claims they repeated more than 9000 times.
How working an extra 10 years can double your super balance
Working longer means Aussies can double the amount of super they have by 75, even if they take time off to retrain.
