Trustees are supposed to act in fund members' best interests but, according to the 10 days of Hayne royal commission hearings into the $2.6 trillion superannuation sector, time and again trustees of retail super funds behaved negligently.
Sarah is a single mum in need of advice on super, investing and insurance but, as she tells Paul Clitheroe, the banking royal commission has made her terrified to commit.
Almost five million Aussies are in a dud super fund, unaware that it could cost them up to $337,000 at retirement. But it's not too late to switch funds.
Why do you need to know how much you're paying in super fees? Because you can't check your fund's performance without knowing what you're paying. So how are the two sets of fees calculated?
Much has been said about consolidating super funds to save on fees but fund members need to be careful how they proceed, particularly if they have health issues.
Self-employed? Here are six steps to boost your own retirement savings. Most self-employed people can claim a full deduction for contributions they make to their super until the age of 75.
If you're a small business with employees, it's important to understand the rules about paying them superannuation. Here are the main things you need to know.
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