The super system assumes workers have an unbroken career, but time out of the workforce to raise children means this isn't the reality for most women.
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 | Vita PalestrantVita 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. |
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So you've found yourself in a dud super fund. Here's when it's time to change, and what to look for in a new fund.
Whether they're short on money or purpose, there is a growing trend towards Aussies unretiring in later years. Here's how to make it work with your super and pension.
Aussies will save $2.8 billion over the next 10 years as unnecessary fees and premiums are ditched in the wake of super stapling.
The retirement system to be made fairer and more efficient, including making it easier for older Australians to return to work, according to the Actuaries Institute.
We know that being risky with our investments could see us run out of super during retirement. But the same is true of being too conservative.
If your super statement seems like it's written in another language, we've put together an easy guide to understand what it all means.
The First Home Super Saver scheme's releasable amount has been increased from $30,000 to $50,000. Here's what that means for first home buyers.
Young Aussies saving up a deposit for their first home are overlooking one important thing when it comes to their finances.
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.