Industry super funds love to criticise the big banks, but they are also closely entwined.

It's difficult to overstate the importance of dividends for Australian investors.

Size does matter when it comes to super funds.

Why "financial literacy" won't help women overcome the structural flaws in superannuation.

How much will you need to save for a comfortable retirement? If you're clueless you're not alone.

There's still much for the Treasurer to decide that will affect families and, disproportionately, women.

There are vested interests misrepresenting the facts on both sides. Don't be fooled.

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?