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Vita Palestrant was the editor of the Money section of The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age. She has worked on major metropolitan newspapers here and overseas and has won several prestigious journalism awards including the 2001 Citigroup Award for Excellence in Journalism, Personal Finance Category.

45 results by Vita Palestrant:

banning workers from choosing funds

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Banning workers from choosing their own super fund has no place today

If you're with a dud super fund, the advice is to switch. But for 1 million employees that's not an option at present. This is about to change. More

By Vita Palestrant - November 6, 2020

how downsizing can help put money in your super fund

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How downsizing the family home can help boost your super balance

A 2018 change allowing older Australians to top up their super after selling the family home could be more worthwhile than ever in this economy. More

By Vita Palestrant - October 9, 2020

check before changing how your super is invested

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Why you need to check before changing how your super is invested

It's natural at times like this to be questioning whether your super is in the best investment option, but you need to look before you leap. More

By Vita Palestrant - June 17, 2020

coronavirus super setbcak not wipeout

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Coronavirus and your super: it's a setback not a wipeout

As the coronavirus pandemic cuts a swathe through the economy, what will it mean for your super? More

By Vita Palestrant - May 20, 2020

the big change coming to where your super is invested

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The big change coming to where your super is invested

At present super fund members have little idea where their retirement savings are being invested. That is about to change. More

By Vita Palestrant - March 4, 2020

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You can be an $876k winner in the super fund lottery

You may be more than $876,000 better off over your career if you happen to be in the best performing super fund. More

By Vita Palestrant - November 21, 2019

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Women shopping for TPD insurance should 'be wary of being lumped with men'

While all super fund members should pay more attention to their premiums and cover, this is especially important for women. More

By Vita Palestrant - October 6, 2019

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Why now is the time to top up your superannuation fund

Now is the time to do some housekeeping and top up your super More

By Vita Palestrant - October 3, 2019

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What a difference a year makes: why it's now easier to keep working after 65

The 12-month work test exemption gives new retirees with a low superannuation balance the chance to enjoy a better lifestyle. More

By Vita Palestrant - October 3, 2019

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How to turbocharge your super fund balance in your 20s

Making coffee at work a couple of times a week instead of buying it could mean an extra $50,000 in your super fund at retirement. More

By Vita Palestrant - October 3, 2019

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