Financial strength is key to escaping family violence

Since time immemorial women have stayed with violent partners because they can't afford to leave.

Ten ways to save time and money

Like many working parents I'm time poor, so my favourite savings tips are ones that save time as well as money.

Find super boring? Follow this checklist, then relax

The superannuation industry often talks about the challenge of getting young people "engaged" with their super.

Most super funds failing to disclose climate risk

The $2.3 trillion superannuation industry is so woeful in its disclosure of climate risk that trustees could be in breach of their legal duties.

Australians waste $70m a year on unused gift cards

When I was a teenager, I used my gift vouchers avidly, but in 2017 not everyone is as diligent with their gift cards.

Super trustees need to do more to put members interests first: regulator

The newly beefed-up superannuation regulator has accused the sector of being too reactive and wants funds to get on the front foot and prove their readiness for risks they might face in the coming years.

Why you eat like your colleagues

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They say your friends can make you fat, but your colleagues could be the real culprits.

Take the long view in judging superannuation funds

There’s one thing you should never do and that’s to judge a superannuation fund by its one-year return.

Sharemarket rebound adds $140b to super funds

Superannuation funds have rebounded in the 2017 financial year with the average balanced option delivering a 10.4 per cent return, according to SuperRatings research.