super booster

Superannuation fees are down for the first time since 2014, to $32 billion, latest Rainmaker Information research shows. Australians are now paying an average of 1.1% in super fees, down from the 1.2% they were forking out in 2018. Of this, 0.7% goes ... More

It's easy to take super for granted until you need it. Money's SuperBooster project is set to change that. When it comes to relationships, there's probably one we all neglect. It's not hard to take super for granted. It's locked ... More

When it comes to super, a few basic housekeeping rules can put you on the right track. In the lead up to June 30, you might want to use the time to maximise your contributions, review your insurance and tackle the more mundane stuff that is easily overlooked. ... More

If you have your retirement savings with a superannuation fund, to what extent should you tinker with the investments? Most funds allow you to choose your investments from a line-up of options. What's more, you are free to switch at any time. Funds ... More

Living off a low super account balance in retirement can be a daunting prospect. It's one that baby boomers dread, having entered the workforce long before compulsory super was introduced. Many are far short of the $640,000 a couple are estimated ... More

Millennials have an invaluable tool at their disposal: it's time. As investors, which they all are thanks to compulsory super, they have long time horizons, can afford to invest in higher-return options, take advantage of market cycles and therefore ... More

Tax advantages coupled with the potential for higher investment returns means extra contributions can help set you up in retirement. Everyone should try to make additional payments into their superannuation. This can seem challenging if you're a ... More

June 30 is an important date on the financial calendar and this year it's especially significant if you want to sort out your superannuation. On July 1 the federal government's Protecting Your Super package begins, meaning if you have an account ... More

The first experience of super that many students have after leaving school is bewildering. Juggling different jobs with different employers, they steadily accumulate multiple small, dormant accounts that are soon depleted by fees and insurance premiums. ... More

Among all the budget and election noise in April, federal parliament passed new laws that aim to improve superannuation member outcomes, including implementation of two recommendations from the banking royal commission. One of the most important was ... More