Claim super to help offset the hit to penalty rates
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.
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John Collett
Writes about personal finance for Fairfax Media, Sydney, Australia.
Chartist's satellite communications pick goes gangbusters
Richard Pritchard has stormed ahead in week one of the new four-week Shares Race.
Women investors share their success stories
Women are increasingly building share portfolios by themselves or in groups.
The new investment strategy that's better than index funds
Tracking the market versus active management? The new formula that offers the best of both worlds.
Results season wrap-up for small-time investors
Many small investors have been hurt because they don't hold the resources companies.
Ethical investment up-ended by Hunter Hall turmoil
Investors with more than $1 billion between them with deep-green investment manager Hunter Hall, must be wondering what to do after the shock resignation of founder Peter Hall.
Tipsters struggle early into the one-year Shares Race
Welcome to the year-long Shares Race, where 12 tipsters have selected 10 stocks each and their progress will be updated each month.
DIY funds with less than $2 million not viable, say industry funds
An economist in the superannuation industry says DIY super funds with less than $2 million "are not viable retirement savings vehicles".
Gold medal goes to the yellow metal's biggest backer
Chartist Richard Pritchard takes line honours at the close the four-week Shares Race as his decision to back gold pays off.
Staying at home for longer leaves parents counting the costs
More young adults are living at home for longer, not able or willing to leave the nest.
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