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Super & retirement
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Should I boost my super or pay off my mortgage?
Owning a roof over our heads and being debt-free in retirement is a common goal. But doing so can come at the expense of extra earnings.
- by Paul Benson
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Retirement living
Why you should think twice about retiring early
Most people who aim for retirement in their forties or even early fifties find that when they get there, it isn’t what they are looking for at all.
- by Bec Wilson
Opinion
Superannuation
Three ways your boss could be raiding your super
Super has changed a bit recently. Here’s how to check you’re getting paid what you’re owed.
- by Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon
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Can I open a super account for my young grandson?
Helping kids with their super can mean you’ll run into some hurdles.
- by Noel Whittaker
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Can we put our rental income back into super?
There are no limits on adding to your super until you hit a certain age, but there’s a question of why you’d want to.
- by Paul Benson
Opinion
Money & relationships
Are you guilty of these five midlife money myths?
It can feel easy to take financial shortcuts as you get older. But these myths will stop you from having a healthier, wealthier and wiser retirement.
- by Bec Wilson
Opinion
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How do I avoid my kids being taxed at 66%?
Children are taxed at a much higher rate than adults, but this won’t apply to their own earnings.
- by Noel Whittaker
Analysis
Superannuation
Strong year for super funds as banks, AI boost returns
Super funds have declared near double-digit returns for the past financial year, largely thanks to outstanding performances by a raft of tech companies.
- by John Collett
Opinion
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I’m getting old and my SMSF has become a burden. What should I do?
For most, there comes a time in later life where the costs in time and accounting fees of a self-managed super fund outweigh the benefits.
- by Paul Benson
Opinion
Superannuation
Have you heard of retirement bonuses? Here’s how to get one
Some super funds are paying out up to $22,000 to those ending their work lives. Here’s how that works.
- by Bec Wilson
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Advice is vital, from your first day on the job to the silver years
No matter where you are in your career, it’s vital that you get the best possible advice on how to manage your superannuation.