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It's robbing Peta to pay Peta, but still worthwhile

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

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Tips and traps of DIY super
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
Casual and gig economy workers missing out on benefits
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
A new scheme lets you earn superannuation while you shop
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
New exit fee models to shake-up retirement village market
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
Sharemarkets' turmoil plays on investors' nerves
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
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Red October wipes out superannuation gains
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
You don't need much money to be charged full freight in aged care
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
Women need an extra $140 a week to retire in comfort. Men just $45
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
Lifetime accounts the real fix to lost super
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
Planning for aged care at home means checking the fine print
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