Superannuation
13 super funds fail inaugural performance test
Big names like Colonial First State's FirstChoice, BT Super and Christian Super are among 13 super funds that failed APRA's performance test.
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.
How a simple tax rebate could narrow the super gap for mums
Taking time off work to raise kids has put women behind the superannuation eight-ball, but could a tax rebate help even the gender divide?
ASIC sues AMP over $600k fees-for-no-service super debacle
AMP is in ASIC's sights once again, this time for charging 1540 super customers more than $600,000 for financial advice they did not receive.
Want to use this trick to help your kids buy property? Think again
SMSFs are known for letting you invest in just about anything, but don't think you can
this means you can buy a house for your kids under the guise of an investment.
How to qualify for the age pension if you’re just over the threshold
If you're on the cusp of receiving the age pension but have slightly too much in assets, here are some steps you can take to potentially help you qualify.
Why you only need $253k in super to retire
Retiring with $1 million in super isn't possible for many Aussies, but there is a sweet spot between super and the pension that means you can retire on far less.
Seven ways it will be easier to boost your super after July 1
Positive changes to superannuation - particularly a higher employer contribution - will help pump up your nest egg from July 1.
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.
The Aussies facing a pay cut from the July 1 super increase
Is your employer paying the extra 0.5% into your super from July 1, or docking your pay to meet their legal requirements?
