super

The scattergun approach of fraudsters looking to cash in on the early release of unaware Aussie's super has backfired, with one scammer copping an earful from a financial planner he tried to swindle. Fraudsters are posing as agents from superannuation ... More

Self-managed superannuation funds are relatively well-placed to ride out the coronavirus mayhem thanks to their greater exposure to cash and low-volatility assets. Research from Rainmaker Group, which publishes Money magazine, found that a quarter of ... More

Unemployed or underemployed Australians will be given early access to their superannuation from April. New measures released over the weekend will now allow people to apply for early access to their super if they are unemployed and or entitled to receive ... More

Health experts call it a pandemic, economists call it a recession flirting with a depression, and doomsday preppers call it vindication. It can all seem rather hopeless. But just as there are measures you can take to safeguard your health, there are ... 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

The power of female leadership in super funds comes together when an above-average number of female trustees combine with women at the top of the corporate ladder, according to new research from Rainmaker Information. "Super funds led by women are among ... 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

Managing income as a freelancer is becoming relevant to more people as the gig economy is now estimated to be employing more than 7% of the Australian workforce. Some years ago I was a freelancer working from home and writing for a living. I soon became ... More