Money
Super & retirement
Opinion
Gender equality
It's robbing Peta to pay Peta, but still worthwhile
The proposal to let survivors of domestic violence get early access to superannuation has merit - but we can do better.
- by Caitlin Fitzsimmons
Latest
Opinion
Superannuation
Tips and traps of DIY super
More than 1.1 million Australians are taking control of their superannuation by having their own self-managed super fund, but it's not for everyone.
- by Olivia Maragna
Opinion
Casual and gig economy workers missing out on benefits
Times are changing, as are the rules, and it’s important to understand that if you’re a casual worker or you’re in the gig economy, you might be entitled to more benefits than you’ve been led to believe.
- by Melissa Browne
Superannuation
A new scheme lets you earn superannuation while you shop
A scheme where at least 5 per cent or so of each dollar spent on everyday items goes directly into the members' super fund could catch on with other funds.
- by John Collett
Analysis
Retirement living
New exit fee models to shake-up retirement village market
A fixed exit fee is a new option that could represent significant savings, especially at the higher prices.
- by Rachel Lane
Superannuation
Sharemarkets' turmoil plays on investors' nerves
Investors and super fund members are right to be rattled by the volatility on sharemarkets.
- by John Collett
Opinion
Superannuation
Red October wipes out superannuation gains
With the local stock market falling by about 8 per cent since August, it’s very likely that your nest egg has decreased in value. Should you be worried?
- by Olivia Maragna
Analysis
Aged-care
You don't need much money to be charged full freight in aged care
The trouble with the market price is that it creates a no man’s land for many retirees.
- by Rachel Lane
Analysis
Superannuation
Women need an extra $140 a week to retire in comfort. Men just $45
A big part of the disengagement many Aussies feel with their super is the uncertainty over how much will ultimately be enough
- by Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon
Opinion
Superannuation
Lifetime accounts the real fix to lost super
The pile of "lost" super will not be reduced to acceptable levels unless employees have a single fund that follows them from employer to employer
- by John Collett
Aged-care
Planning for aged care at home means checking the fine print
There are many hurdles to leap to access funding for aged care in your home
- by Rachel Lane