Vita Palestrant

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.

42 results by Vita Palestrant:

INVESTING

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

INVESTING

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

INVESTING

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

INVESTING

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

INVESTING

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

INVESTING

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

INVESTING

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

INVESTING

Why women in distress should be given early access to their super

Can early access to super provide a financial lifeline to women escaping domestic violence or poverty? More

By Vita Palestrant - September 26, 2019

A poorly constructed will that doesn't take advantage of tax benefits or overlooks super and insurance may be disadvantageous to beneficiaries.

MY MONEY

Where there's a will: how to plan around disability, divorce and drugs

A poorly constructed will or poor management of your estate plan can overlook tax benefits as well as super and insurance, disadvantaging beneficiaries. More

By Vita Palestrant - August 14, 2019