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SUPER
Kiwis face hurdles in pursuit of lost funds
John Collett New Zealanders are believed to be the owners of perhaps up to a quarter of the Australia's $18 billion in ''lost'' super. And it's very hard for them to get it back.
SUPER
First home enticer is simple and super
David Potts Why can't first home buyers use some of their superannuation as a deposit to buy a home?
SUPER
Insurance is a risk when doing it yourself
John Collett The SMSF industry is pushing the virtues of managing your own super fund. And the message appears to be hitting home.
Superannuation
Assets ride rally to records
CLANCY YEATES Australia's pool of retirement savings has overtaken the total value of Australian bank deposits.
SELF-MANAGED FUNDS
Make super borrowing safe as houses
John Kavanagh The SMSF borrowing market is small but starting to grow fast as trustees seek the security of property
SUPER
Playing catch-up is hard - but worth it
John Collett Salary sacrificing to super is still the best way to help make up for lost time.
SUPER
Playing politics with retirement savings
John Collett The Coalition says Labor is attacking the retirement savings of the better off. But what are the two sides proposing?
SUPER
Super fires up with equities
John Collett Twenty-one years after the start of compulsory superannuation, the system is going strong, with returns hitting pre-GFC levels.
SUPER
In-house funds yield happiest returns
John Collett Superannuation funds run by companies for their employees, both private and public sector, are among the best performers over the long term.
Uncertainty looms over uni's staff pensions
UniSuper members have much to consider before finalising their retirement plans, Daryl Dixon says.
Populism ignores the need for real super reform
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Opinion Labor and the Coalition's plan to bolster military pensions is short-sighted and deeply flawed, Andrew Podger argues.
SUPER SAFETY
Managing things right makes a super difference
Penny Pryor As the GFC showed, when you retire makes a big difference to what you retire with - and it's something that not enough people pay attention to.
SUPER
It pays to be informed with credit cards
John Collett Students and young adults with only small incomes would do well to avoid credit cards. It might be better to opt for a debit card.
SUPER SAFETY
Five simple steps to safer super savings
MAX NEWNHAM There are five principles of investing that can reduce the impact of future market crashes and make your superannuation investment safer.
SUPER
Beware SMSF spruikers
John Collett The growth of SMSFs means more investors' with a love of property could fall into the hands of unscrupulous real estate promoters.
SUPER
A little early sacrifice goes a long way
John Collett Most people today believe they do not have enough super to afford a comfortable retirement.
SUPERANNUATION
Focus on details to boost your super
Mark Bouris Fine tuning superannuation savings can lead to a bigger nest egg.
WOMEN & SUPER
Super not so great for women
Ruth Williams The super system treats women as second-class citizens - but there are ways to help yourself get ahead.
SUPER
No guarantee of higher wages
John Collett The superannuation guarantee rose to 9.25 per cent on Monday, but not everyone will be better off from the increase.
WOMEN & SUPER
Women treated as second-class citizens
David Potts The financial disadvantage women will have in retirement will be as high as $1 million and the situation may be worsening as they bear the burden of looking after older parents.
Less superannuation but more pay, please
The federal government remunerates its more recent employees in an unfair, disadvantageous manner, Daryl Dixon writes.
SUPER GUARANTEE
Will super hike hit your hip pocket?
John Collett Not all employees will be better off when the superannuation guarantee rises to 9.25 per cent from 9 per cent on Monday.
Super
Funds for all of life's stages come of age
John Collett For a market to work properly, consumers have to be informed and interested in chasing down the best deals. However, when it comes to superannuation, most people are not giving it much thought.
Another headache for employers
MAX NEWNHAM Income tax legislation starts off with good intentions but often ends up being overcomplicated.
SUPER
Balancing retiree objectives and risks
John Collett The objectives of retiree members of super funds are much more diverse than those of members still working.
Superannuation
Workers miss out on $18.1b in super
John Collett The pile of ‘‘lost’’ superannuation has risen to $18.1 billion, with half the population likely to have lost some super.
SUPER
Staying at work can yield dividends beyond a bigger super account
John Collett More people are delaying retirement and working longer, even if part time. Not only do we need to save more for a comfortable retirement, but working helps to keep us healthy.
