Annette Sampson

Annette Sampson has written extensively on personal finance. She was personal editor of The Sydney Morning Herald, a former editor of the Herald's Money section, and a columnist for The Age. She has written several books.

23 results by Annette Sampson:

what if companies i invest in behave unethically

INVESTING

When a company you invest in behaves unethically

Dodgy corporate behaviour, especially on climate issues, doesn't just leave a bad taste in your mouth. It can also affects investment returns. But how can you take action? More

By Annette Sampson - March 4, 2020

how to check your super funds fees and performance

INVESTING

How to make sure you're not being ripped off by your super fund

Super means putting money aside now and trusting that it will be there when we're older. But how can you check your fund's performance and fees? More

By Annette Sampson - February 12, 2020

PROPERTY

The catch with the First Home Loan Deposit Scheme

Coming up with 20% of the property's price is a big challenge for many would-be buyers, but is the First Home Loan Deposit Scheme the solution? More

By Annette Sampson - January 15, 2020

MY MONEY

Negative interest rates are a fast way for the banks to go broke

Lessons from overseas show what could be in store for Australia if it is forced down the drastic route of negative interest rates. More

By Annette Sampson - December 4, 2019

MY MONEY

The conversations about super you need to have with your partner

Frank discussions about finances, including superannuation, are the key to a healthy relationship. More

By Annette Sampson - November 21, 2019

INVESTING

How to avoid ending up like Cinderella in retirement

Almost one in two women rely on their partner's income as the main way to fund their retirement. Here's how to avoid ending up like Cinderella. More

By Annette Sampson - November 21, 2019

MY MONEY

Eight things I wish I'd known about super and why it all adds up

Don't worry about all the technical stuff. Just focus on the basics to make sure you have enough in retirement. More

By Annette Sampson - November 21, 2019

MY MONEY

What to do if the ATO takes a closer look at your mileage claims

The ATO warned Aussies not to over-inflate their mileage claims in order to pocket a larger refund at tax time, but what should you do if your number comes up? More

By Annette Sampson - October 16, 2019

super booster make friends with your fund

INVESTING

Make friends with your fund: Money launches SuperBooster project

When it comes to relationships, there's probably one we all neglect. It's not hard to take super for granted. Money's SuperBooster project is set to change that. More

By Annette Sampson - October 3, 2019