Do you need to work to contribute to super?
A new rule from July this year opens up opportunities to keep topping up your retirement savings.
When a market dip hits your retirement
​You've heard it before: when the markets become erratic the best thing is to nothing. But if you're about to retire, or newly retired, a turbulent stockmarket can make you feel particularly vulnerable.
SMSF alert: don't lose tax-free pension
Trustees need to be extra careful how they claim this important tax exemption. Muck it up and it will be taken away.
How to use super to buy a home after a divorce
Getting back into the property market after splitting up has its challenges, writes John Wasiliev, who answers your questions on superannuation.
I doubled my savings in 2018 and it took only 5 minutes
​My savings-account balance doubled in 2018, but not because of a windfall or some form of personal-finance wizardry. Here's how I did it.
Early retirees use an essential tool to build wealth
Achieving early retirement can be done with help from a simple habit, but beware: An obsession with measuring your progress can pull you off course.
Family conversations to keep ageing parents happy
For older parents, it's about making your wishes heard. For adult children, it's about sharing the responsibility.
Generosity doesn't always pay in aged care
It's that time of the year when generosity abounds and success is shared, but when it comes to aged care some gifts may need a rethink.
How to profit from a falling property market
Cashed-up buyers with good credit histories are enjoying the best of all worlds as prices and interest rates fall, buyer discounts widen and reduced competition eases pressure to buy.
I started saving $5 a day and had $100,000 in 2 years
I found that one of the best ways to start building wealth is to save small amounts of money every day. I started by saving $US5 a day and a...
Comparison of aged care costs at home a step closer
Home care providers have until the end of the month to publish pricing information but it will be a further six months before you can compar...
