The Turnbull government wants to remove the monopoly that industry funds have as the default fund provider in industrial awards.

Despite the continuing tightening of superannuation concessions there are still some great strategies available for those who take good advice.

Consumer groups and independent policy analysts have broadly backed the Productivity Commission proposals to change the default superannuation system.

• ANALYSIS

Housing affordability has wider implications than just for those trying to get a foot on the property ladder.

Ten years on from when the regulator first called for the removal of bad apples from the financial planning industry, there has been not enough progress.

The interest in exchange traded funds comes as record-low interest rates are prompting pensioners to consider alternative products.

Investors love the shares of big dividend-paying companies, but they could be leaving themselves exposed to what's sometimes known as the "dividend trap".

• COMMENT

The superannuation industry is trying to deter the government from even limited action to allow first home buyers to access their super.

There's now even more incentive for workers to claim super from employers after Fair Work Australia's decision to lower Sunday and public holiday penalty rates.

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.