Superannuation
Retiring in style ... we're dreaming
INDUGLING in exotic foods, frequently travelling and buying new cars is what many Australians expect to do in retirement despite being unable to afford it.
Double-digit growth for super funds
SUPER funds members have enjoyed double-digit growth in 2013 despite this month's returns on track to be the worst of the year.
A long retirement? In your dreams
A GIRL born today can expect to live to 94 and a boy to 92, can we really afford a long retirement or is it a costly modern invention?
Super rebate change hits poor
ARE the Federal Government's latest superannuation changes a case of helping the rich get richer and the poor get poorer, or simply banishing bad laws?
Unions blast 'cruel' pension plan
THE Abbott Government insists it has "no plans to increase the pension age'' after a furore over a proposal to retire at 70.
Farewell high life, retire at 70
AUSTRALIANS would be forced to work until they turn 70, under a radical late-retirement plan from the government's top policy agency.
Super fund returns keep growing
THE nation's retirement savings are continuing to fatten as super funds continue to record strong growth.
Unclaimed super stuck in backlog
THE Australian Taxation Office faces a giant backlog of unclaimed super claims, because they are unable to process any of the paperwork until the new year.
Girls rule at school, crash in careers
GIRLS outshine boys at school but are still paid less than men for the same work, and retire $87,000 poorer, a new COAG report reveals.
Unlock Australia's top tax breaks
TAX time might be over but anyone who wants to build wealth should be minimising tax all year round. Check out these essential tips.
Super surge in self-managed funds
MONEY in do-it-yourself super funds is expected to double in the next decade to $562 billion as more and more take control of managing their savings.
Young totally clueless about super
MANY young Aussie workers have no idea about their retirement savings and pay little or no attention to their superannuation.
The secret to being great with money
THIS topic isn't new. There are millions of books on the topic. But the path here can be summarised in two words: SELF CONTROL.
Give yourself a pay rise this Christmas
WITH Christmas party season around the corner, money is about to start flying out the door. Here's a list of 50 ways you can give yourself a pay rise and get ahead of the game.
Boss skims $270k from Xmas fund
IT started out as a staff incentive to save money, but ended up as a luxury slush fund for their boss who stole over $270k to spend on clothes and holidays.
Gen Y are the best savers
GENERATION Y have the best saving habits while baby boomers are the least likely to save their money, a survey shows.
How to bet on the Melbourne Cup
QUINELLA, trifecta, exacta, what do they actually mean? With Aussies expected to spend $455 million on the Cup, here's how to make sure you're doing it right.
Dead Aussie expats receive pension
DECEASED Aussie expats have been sent taxpayer-funded welfare cheques, a Department of Human Services reveals.
Dead Aussie expats receive pension
DECEASED Aussie expats have been sent taxpayer-funded welfare cheques, a Department of Human Services reveals.
Super funds continue to fatten
WHETHER we're talking about super funds, the All Ordinaries Index or the Aussie dollar, the only way is up.
Supersize my super search
THE Tax Office is stepping up its mission to reunite account holders with their missing super with an overhaul of its online database.
How living like a nomad made man rich
FORGET settling down in a dream home. This man made a fortune flipping homes. And he says others can do it too by following their "instincts".
Wall St preparing for doomsday
As the US moved one day closer to defaulting on its debt for the first time in its 225-year history, Wall Street is starting to brace for Armageddon.
The expert team everyone needs
DON'T wait for a crisis or major financial event before putting together a "team" of experts. There are five main people you should have on speed dial.
The secret to digging your way out of debt
IF MONEY worries are keeping you up at night, don't stress. These simple tips can help you get out of debt fast, without having to ask for help.
A million in super not enough
GEN Y workers can expect to have $1.1m in super when they retire. But it won't be enough for holidays, eating out or nice cars.
'Don't tax the nest egg'
A NEW survey reveals one in two Australians opposes the taxation of voluntary super contributions.
Super scams to watch out for
BAD advice about buying property in superannuation is threatening the retirement savings of a growing number of Australians.
What Abbott means for your money
THE change of government will impact different generations in different ways, so what does the new PM mean for your money?
Blaze a trail to smarter super
MILLIONS of Australians could be paying trailing commissions and fees on their retirement savings without even knowing it.
Solve the super jargon puzzle
SUPERANNUATION is still a confusing puzzle for some people - and the constant use of jargon only makes it worse.
Baby boomer bosses refuse to retire
BABY boomers are leaving the retirement caravan in the shed and won't step aside from senior positions, hobbling the next generation of workers.
Beware of super's "Catch 22"
LEAVING your money in a default superannuation fund could be a mistake, but so could making a decision to switch to the wrong investment option.
Savings plans are not so super
MORE than half of Australians under 35 expect to retire before they reach 65, but most don't know if they have enough money to pay for it.
First-time buyers denied super funding
AUSTRALIANS struggling for a rung on the property ladder are being denied the chance to use their super savings to help fund their first home.
Why your retirement figure varies
THIS week Noel offers advice on appropriate levels of retirement savings, paying off loans, and personal tax deductions for super contributions.
Pot of gold is perfect deposit
SAVING for a home? Data shows there is a $1.25 billion pot of gold in unclaimed money Australians could be using for a deposit.
Super sector backs no-meddle pledge
THE superannuation sector has backed Labor's pre-election promise not to meddle with the system for at least five years.
Greedy rellies ripping off retirees
THOUSANDS of retirees are being swindled by money-hungry relatives keen to cash in on their ageing parents' fear and confusion.
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Too old to work, too broke to quit
THERE IS no stopping the baby boomers - a quarter of them expect to work into their eighties as they're too poor to retire.