Super & Funds
Why the age pension may beat $1m in super
There'll soon be more benefit from retiring with modest financial assets and getting the age pension than from amassing $1 million in super.
Morrison softens super stance
Treasurer Scott Morrison has confirmed plans to water down some of the superannuation changes announced in the budget, but says he'll hold the line on the most important elements.
Retirees feel the pinch as interest rates fall
There are concerns some retirees will take on more risk to chase higher returns.
Understanding your employer super benefits
How to understand the full details of the defence force's new and old super funds.
Australians 'too optimistic' on property
Australians have high exectations that property assets will fund their retirement. Too high, says banking giant HSBC.
Service seeks to protect DIY super funds from misconduct
The concept of gaining peace of mind about your funds is worth considering.
Modern public servants face post-superannuation poverty peril
Being a career public servant doesn't mean you are set for life; yes, your super can run out.
ATO warns on illegal SMSF tax schemes
The tax office has asked self-managed retirees to 'blow the whistle' on dodgy practitioners spruiking illegal tax schemes.
Making the most of the super changes
Speculation over amendments to the budget super changes are unlikely to solve the government's problem of gaining public acceptance of the changes.
Donor family wants insurance victory to help everyone
A Queensland family poised to go through live organ donation has scored a significant insurance victory that it hopes will ease the financial burden on other families in the same traumatic situation.
Is your super at risk from climate change?
Climate change is no longer confined to the "ethical" investment option in funds.
Super fund members in the dark over portfolio holdings
Investors have to decide what works for them and what doesn't.
New super arrangements for defence personnel
New defence personnel have the choice between a new ADF Super Fund or another fund of their choice.
Where Australia ranks in retirement stakes
When it comes to offering pension security, no ones does it better than northern Europe.
App gives you DIY super with 'training wheels'
In May an app was launched for iPhones called Superstash, which is marketed as "allowing people to effortlessly establish and administer a self-managed super fund".
Superannuation finally stacked in punters' favour
Australia's 12 million super fund members may not realise it but the superannuation marketplace has never been more stacked in their favour.
Glenn, saving your daughter is 'elective'
If you hold income-protection insurance inside superannuation, hope a family member doesn't one day need you to donate an organ – it won't pay out.
Post-election investment strategies
Geared property investments and owning your family home are the most tax-effective savings options.
Ideal selfie super member
Managing your own superannuation has many advantages but it's not for everyone - so who is it for?
Managed funds often not worth the high fees paid by small investors
High fees on managed funds are often not justified by the returns, according to analysis by comparison website Canstar.
Future of super more unsettled than ever
The federal election has created massive uncertainty for those wanting to build their retirement assets.
Most super funds end the financial year barely positive
The year to June 30 has been one of the most volatile for superannuation account balances since the global financial crisis.
Super reforms thrown into doubt
Proposals to reform the superannuation system are in doubt.
DIY super needs strategy
If you're going to mange your own superannuation, a written investment strategy is an essential element to your retirement success.
Disappointing end to year
What a difference just a week has made to the 2015-16 financial year superannuation fund returns.
Lost super mountain shrinks but still a way to go
Coalition and Labor governments have been serious about making inroads into reducing the mountain of "lost" money sitting in super accounts.
Engage with your super this financial year
Let's be honest, the new financial year is meaningless to most of us. But it's also an ideal time to start a self-managed super fund.
Scott Morrison softens super reform
EXCLUSIVE: Treasurer Scott Morrison has promised to remove some of the retrospective aspects of the proposal in last month's budget to limit contributions to superannuation.
Super strategies for 2017
Investors have one year to restructure their superannuation strategies before the harsher taxation regime applies from July 1, 2017.