Home ownership is a worthy aim, but superannuation is not the vehicle to fund it.

Tracking the market versus active management? The new formula that offers the best of both worlds.

What Australians can learn from the Kiwis about helping first home buyers into the housing market.

An economist in the superannuation industry says DIY super funds with less than $2 million "are not viable retirement savings vehicles".

A long-awaited review into the governance of industry super funds by former Reserve Bank governor Bernie Fraser has found no grounds for legislation that would force boards to have a minimum number of "independent" directors.

A trendy acronym is no substitute for an investment strategy.

Does it matter who manages your super fund?

It's the $1 million opportunity – the last hurrah to get a lot of money inside super and take advantage of super's concessional tax rates before July 1 this year.

The system for ensuring that workers are paid their compulsory super is inadequate.

There are new opportunities opening up for employees after June 30.

Five easy ways both genders can sort their super and ensure it will go the distance.

Would you invest in something for which there is no information on whether it is likely to be a good investment?

​Should investors make the most of the current super contribution rules before much tougher rules apply from 1 July 2017?

Workers are retiring at age 61, on average. Just two years ago they were retiring at age 58.

Ethical investing is in the eye of the investor.

Our super system is not in need of restructuring as some commentators suggest.

• COMMENT

Once Labor and the unions stood up for battlers. Now they’re robocalling seeking sympathy for millionaires who want to stay on the pension.

• ASK NOEL

Financial expert Noel Whittaker answers readers' questions.

As a nation, we're pretty optimistic. We like to think things will turn out for the best, and if they don't, we usually have a back-up plan to see us through. While it's one of the traits I like most about Australian culture, optimism alone doesn't always cut it.

For my third maternity leave, I've pledged to pay myself enough super to match every dollar I spend on nappies.

• COMMENT

Any change in the superannuation rules feeds into the general public distrust of super, but it's important to look at the facts objectively.

Make sure you check out the changes before taking any action.

Usually, the best thing to do when doomsayers start to make a lot of noise is to sit tight.

Some retirees may be tempted to stash cash at home, but there are downsides.

Most of those with DIY super funds don't track the performance of their funds against any conventional published benchmark or returns objectives.

Despite growing wealth inequality, younger households should have much more in retirement savings than their parents.

With law changes looming, this year may be the last opportunity for some to boost their nest egg by making extra contributions into their super fund.

Just before the last election I was bombarded with emails that readers had received from the Mature Australia Party.

There are two types of people: those who have opened an SMSF and the rest.