Super & Funds
Price hikes threaten to take shine off golden years
The prices of energy, health care and even taking companion animals to the vet have risen far in excess of price rises generally.
How to maximise your super under rule changes
The changes that will take effect on July 1 are far-reaching and could make a major difference to your retirement plans.
Australians paying $31 billion in super fees every year
Australians are paying $31 billion in superannuation fees every year, with half that money going to funds that manage just 30 per cent of all accounts.
Why it's important to know what fees you are paying on super
Fund managers and super funds with high fees claim that it's not fees that matter, but the returns after fees.
The one thing wealthy super fund members need to do before June 30
June 30 is rapidly approaching and there is still much confusion among the wealthier members of our society regarding the $1.6 million limit for superannuation.
The big problem of super for small-business owners
How would you rate the chances of 2 million small-business owners having adequate superannuation?
Super funds for bank employees among the best performers
The banks have some of the best-performing super funds of all, at least for their employees.
A good financial year for super fund members is almost a certainty
Double-digit returns for super funds remain on the cards this financial year despite global sharemarkets likely to be negative over May.
Public servants gain from Future Fund decision
​The federal government's recent decision to postpone drawing from the Future Fund is welcome news for members of its defined benefit funds.
Budget incentives for downsizers only benefit the well-off, experts say
Before selling, you need to consider how the age pension thresholds under the assets test work.
The nation's unpaid super bill is now $5.6b a year and rising
Unpaid superannuation is a huge and growing problem. Industry Super Australia estimates employers are failing to pay billions in compulsory super contributions to 2.6 million employees.
Super saver scheme to help young Aussies on middle incomes
The budget announced an initiative to allow first home buyers to build up accessible savings in their super: how popular will it be?
Super and home downsizing plans welcomed for older Australians
Older Australians downsizing from large family homes have received a generous push in the federal budget.
Telstra's a tough call for its one million shareholders
Telstra's more than one million shareholders will not be pleased with the sustained slide in the share price since the start of this year to be trading in the low $4 range now.
Chasing returns in super usually a losing bet
Most people don't realise their super fund is likely to have about half their money invested in shares.
Public servants face big super slug
Public servants could be hit for hundreds of thousands as government curbs tax breaks.
Super funds own $45b in bank shares, $13b in tech stocks
Industry super funds love to criticise the big banks, but they are also closely entwined.
More to a share investment than just juicy dividends
It's difficult to overstate the importance of dividends for Australian investors.
Most super funds with less than $2b not viable
Size does matter when it comes to super funds.
How to avoid retiring with insufficient super
Why "financial literacy" won't help women overcome the structural flaws in superannuation.
Better-off need to save more super
How much will you need to save for a comfortable retirement? If you're clueless you're not alone.
What women want from the budget
There's still much for the Treasurer to decide that will affect families and, disproportionately, women.
What you need to know about the war for super
There are vested interests misrepresenting the facts on both sides. Don't be fooled.
Banks' weapon against industry funds may be dud
The Turnbull government wants to remove the monopoly that industry funds have as the default fund provider in industrial awards.
'Money for nothing': why transition to retirement pensions still work
Despite the continuing tightening of superannuation concessions there are still some great strategies available for those who take good advice.
A fierce fight is brewing over your super
Consumer groups and independent policy analysts have broadly backed the Productivity Commission proposals to change the default superannuation system.
Renters need $1 million for comfortable retirement
Housing affordability has wider implications than just for those trying to get a foot on the property ladder.
Call to remove 'bad apple' planners
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.
Australia's $2.2 trillion super pot drives record ETF demand
The interest in exchange traded funds comes as record-low interest rates are prompting pensioners to consider alternative products.