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Opinion
Superannuation
Why it’s time to get selfish about your superannuation
If your fund can’t make an average return for a fair fee in one of the sexier years of super, should you really be sticking around?
- by Bec Wilson
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Superannuation
Super funds back in black thanks to last-minute share surge
Rallies in global sharemarkets in the later part of the financial year, led by US tech stocks, contributed to the strong overall result.
- by John Collett
Analysis
Superannuation
How to close the superannuation gender divide
The super savings gender gap could be substantially narrowed if a few key policies were introduced.
- by John Collett
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Should I put my property profits back into my super?
Super is an excellent choice for a large, late-in-life investment thanks to its low taxation rate.
- by Noel Whittaker
The science of super: Are we saving too much and spending too little?
Many of us are concerned about running out of cash in our twilight years, but research shows there’s a risk of not spending enough, too.
- by Angus Dalton
Opinion
Retirement living
Retiring soon? It’s time to start thinking about these six things
If you’re among the 500,000 Australians thinking of retiring in the next five years, it’s time to seize control of these six things.
- by Bec Wilson
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How much does it cost to move to a retirement village?
Anyone looking at downsizing into a retirement village will know how complicated the financial arrangements can be.
- by Rachel Lane
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How much can I gift my children while on the pension?
If you need to give your children money while on the pension, make sure you determine if it’s a gift or a loan.
- by Noel Whittaker
Opinion
Superannuation
How to avoid getting a super-sized pay cut this week
Your employer could cut your take-home pay to fund the latest super increase, warns our new Sunday Money columnist Victoria Devine.
- by Victoria Devine
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I’m 65 and retired, should I keep my super in accumulation phase?
When it comes to managing your super once you hit retirement age, there’s no simple answer.
- by Noel Whittaker
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I’m worried about a recession, so should I switch my super?
Predicting a recession is about as challenging as picking the winner of the Melbourne Cup, so don’t be rash with your super.
- by Paul Benson