Superannuation
Should I spend my super on kitchen upgrades?
Personal finance expert George Cochrane answers your questions.
- by George Cochrane
Latest
Analysis
Analysis
Compare Labor and Liberal personal tax plans
Labor is promising a bigger personal tax cut than the Coalition, by raising taxes on negative gearing, family trusts, superannuation and franking credits.
- by Caitlin Fitzsimmons
Q&A
Super & Retirement
Your Questions: what tax do I pay on my inheritance?
Personal finance expert George Cochrane answers your questions.
- by George Cochrane
AustralianSuper
Our $130 billion super giant is starting to throw its weight around
Cut-throat takeover battles and a portfolio flush with trendy Silicon Valley tech stocks. What is AustralianSuper up to?
- by Nassim Khadem & Ruth Williams
Opinion
Opinion
Compulsory superannuation lift should not hurt workers
A 12 per cent compulsory superannuation contribution rate should not come at the expense of a decent quality of life.
Q&A
Income tax
Ask Noel: timing a sale to take advantage of new downsizing rule
Personal finance expert Noel Whittaker answers your questions.
- by Noel Whittaker
Superannuation
Super increases already hurting wages: Grattan Institute
Planned increases in employers super contributions are already hurting wages and will cut retirement incomes for low earners, think tank says.
- by Peter Martin
Q&A
Income tax
How to survive on a half a pension
Personal finance expert George Cochrane answers your questions.
- by George Cochrane
Opinion
Opinion
Please, no more superannuation
Here’s something that should be in the budget but won’t be: an end to the outrageous assault on our wallets that is ever-increasing compulsory super.
- by Peter Martin
Opinion
Harassment
Discrimination isn't just a cultural problem; it's an economic one
Until we stamp out discrimination in pay and ensure women move into the highest ranks of corporate and political life, we cannot end toxic workplace cultures.
- by Nassim Khadem
Opinion
Opinion
Two red flags to spot a dodgy financial adviser
Starting your own fund is a choice that needs to be supported by strong benefits. It’s your money, don’t trust blindly.
- by Noel Whittaker