Money
Super & retirement
Analysis
Retirement living
Granny flats for aged care caught in Catch 22
Centrelink encourages formal granny flat arrangements, but the Tax Office takes a punitive approach.
- by Rachel Lane
Latest
Opinion
Superannuation
The benefits of making super voluntary might be substantial
The closer we examine the cost of our compulsory superannuation system, the less appealing it looks to taxpayers.
- by Simon Cowan
Analysis
Superannuation
What a women-only super fund means for members
New super funds are launching all the time, but Verve Super is the first super fund designed for women.
- by John Collett
Superannuation
Two schools of thought on how much you need for retirement
How much money do you need to retire? It depends on who you believe.
- by Noel Whittaker
Superannuation
Higher compulsory super and a wage rise? Keating says we can have both
The 9.5 per cent of wages that goes into super will rise to 12 per cent by mid-2025, but not everyone thinks it is a good idea.
- by John Collett
Pension
Being frank about franking credit concerns
Stopping cash refunds of franking credits as proposed will reduce the annual incomes of those who own Australian shares in tax-free pension accounts.
- by Daryl Dixon
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
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