retirement

Pensioners, carers and Newstart recipients are among about 5 million vulnerable Australians who will receive a second $750 payment. The government yesterday announced a further $66 billion in economic stimulus, hot off the heels of the initial $17.6 ... More

Since this story was published, the government has introduced new hardship measures to allow Australians early access to super. The coronavirus is the latest blow to those already struggling financially, but what does it take to access your super early? ... More

Dear Paul, Thank you in advance for your advice. My husband is 67 and retired and I am 57 and still working full time. We have two investment properties, which are draining us. We own our own home. My question is: do you think paying out one of the ... More

I bought my first home from my super last year and the tenant has been in the house for eight years. I am claiming back on getting small projects done to the property, such as painting the external wall, etc. I have ample funds to pay for the house ... More

A potential merger is set to change the superannuation landscape and would have implications for more than 1.5 million Australians. QSuper and Sunsuper are about to commence due diligence for a merger which, if completed, would create the country's ... More

Transparency is crucial when it comes to making an informed decision. But what happens when it comes to your super? Unlike fund members in most OECD countries, those in Australia still have no fundamental right to know what their money is being invested ... More

Your super can receive a significant boost when you pay less tax before making additional contributions. Salary sacrificing boosts your super in a way that costs you less than the benefit - and it's an option open to most of us when we want to build ... More

I am not a big fan of superannuation, although I am a big supporter of Australians planning for their future. Yesterday I was listening to a financial expert advise that people have two options when it comes to retirement. The first is to rely on a ... More

From gym memberships to health insurance discounts; from home loans and term deposits to credit cards; and from computer deals to travel insurance, super funds offer extra benefits to compete for your membership. New Rainmaker Information research tells ... More

Q. We plan to retire at age 60 using rental income and super-allocated pensions. We own three investment property rentals in joint names that were purchased in the 1990s - so their capital gains are four times the original purchase price. Is it better ... More