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Superannuation
Most people don't like to think about life insurance, but you probably have it through your super fund. The question is: who stands to inherit it?
Can Therese transfer $30,000 to her husband's super fund? "Technically yes," says Paul Clitheroe. "But in our super system nothing is simple."
Want to retire in the next few years? This timeline will help get you on the right track for a smooth transition into your golden years.
This is the third consecutive year that Insignia and AMP have featured on the list since the performance test was introduced.
One in three Aussies have no say about who will inherit their super, and the 5% deposit scheme could drive property prices 10% higher. Here are five things you may have missed this week.
The gender pay gap may persist, but women can harness the power of superannuation for a better retirement.
Mercer Super allegedly failed to report seven investigations it undertook into serious member services failures, including one into premiums charged to dead members being refunded incorrectly.
The proposed merger could see more than 1.3 million members gain access to lower fees and more extensive investment options.
Super contributions are normally taxed lightly, but this doesn't extend to so-called high income earners. They are subject to the Division 293 tax.
