Treasurer Jim Chalmers has been urged to “front up” and explain the “dodgy exemption that he’s given his boss” for the proposed super tax.
Hannah Wilcox
There’s a certain irony in the fact that at a time when AMP trustees are being sued for overcharging, another super fund’s trustees have lowered the fees they charge members.
Nick Bruining
Q+A: Here are the different types of superannuation contributions you can make and how you can maximise the limits to ensure a decent retirement.
Older Australians entering the dating scene are being urged to be “pragmatic” and make sure they have proper plans in place before combining finances.
Cameron Micallef
The opposition’s newly appointed finance spokesman has unleashed on Labor’s proposed super tax, accusing Jim Chalmers of “dodgy” conduct.
Joseph Olbrycht-Palmer
A senior regulator has vowed to maintain pressure on super fund bosses to improve death benefit claims handling amid concerns about excessive delays and poor customer service.
Neale Prior
DEBTMAN: Have you thought about what you’re going to do with the rate cut? Is showing your super some love in the mix? Or will you keep plugging away at the mortgage? Which delivers better bang for your buck?
Bruce Brammall
Q+A: Taking time out of work to care for elderly parents can cause financial pain. But you may be eligible for one of two Centrelink payments. Here’s how much you could receive and how to apply ...
If running a self-managed superannuation fund has become too much, managing an exit is a relatively easy process. But fail to follow a specific order of events and you could end up paying unnecessary tax.
Q+A: Cashed up from the sale of your home? Downsizer contributions that allow you to tip in $300,000 can make a huge difference to the size of you nest egg? But can they be put into an SMSF?
Thousands of older self-managed superannuation funds are likely to be closed down following a significant let-off on potential Centrelink debts and tax liabilities. Are you eligible?
Labor has come out swinging in defence of its controversial changes to superannuation taxation, calling for a ‘bit of perspective.’
Labor’s new tax on superannuation is like a form of financial cancer - there’s a real chance it could spread. Nick Bruining explains.
Thousands of small business owners and farming families could soon face huge tax bills as the Albanese Government pushes ahead with controversial superannuation changes.
Jackson Hewett
Australian superannuation members are being urged to ride out the market swings on the back of Donald Trump’s presidency.
SuperRatings warns about the dangers of trying to pick markets as retirement savings rebound after Trump’s tariff turmoil.
A lot of dentists are getting richer from gaming the ‘compassionate release of super’, but patients aren’t necessarily getting better teeth.
John Flint
The Future Fund bosses say they’re ready to ride financial market turmoil after unveiling a 1.2 per cent return for a testing March quarter.
Q+A: Retired but still want to work? No problem! Centrelink’s work bonus scheme allows you to work AND keep collecting a pension. Here’s how it works and what you need to know ...
Superannuation contributions are a confusing mess of rules and regulations — but if you follow our checklist, you’ll have most bases covered.
Divorce can have significant negative repercussions on a person’s financial standing. There’s an added layer of complexity if you’re part of a self-managed super fund. Here’s what to watch for ...
Leanne Martinez
While market swings can be unsettling, history tells us that staying calm and focusing on the bigger picture is the best approach.
Raymond Pecotic
A planned system outage and the suspension of most transactions is affecting more than one million members of one of Australia’s largest industry superannuation funds.
Q+A: With major parties silent on what will happen to Centrelink deeming rates once the extended freeze ends on June 30, thousands of retirees fear they could lose their entire part-pension.
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