Superannuation
The rule of seven: An investor’s compass
16 October
James sat at his kitchen table, laptop open, staring at a chart of a stock he’d been watching for weeks. Every article, every podcast, every conversation with friends about investing seemed to echo the same phrase: “Time in the market beats...[Read More]
Review your superannuation and insurance before the new year
23 October
Start 2026 with financial clarity and confidence As the year draws to a close, many of us begin thinking about new year resolutions — getting fit, saving more, or making better lifestyle choices. But before you launch into your 2026 goals,...[Read More]
Treasurer defends $4b hit from super tax backdown
16 October
A $4 billion budget hole created by an overhaul of the government’s contentious super tax policy will be filled using other measures, the treasurer says. Labor is defending major changes to its planned superannuation tax hike, which will see the...[Read More]
Half of Australians anxious about retirement savings
25 September
Half of all Australians don’t feel particularly confident about their retirement finances and almost as many don’t have a post-work financial plan, three new reports show. Just 50 per cent of 2000 Australians surveyed in July said they felt...[Read More]
8 Ways to invest using an SMSF
11 September
A Self-Managed Super Fund (SMSF) offers individuals greater control over their retirement savings, allowing them to choose a variety of investment options. To maximise long-term returns and financial security, it is essential to understand the...[Read More]
Human resources and small business: 5 essential tips to build your HR function
9 October
When you run a small business, you often wear multiple hats — from marketing to finance to daily operations. But one area many small business owners overlook is human resources (HR). Even with a small team, having a basic HR structure matters....[Read More]
Navigating a career change with confidence
9 October
Changing careers is a significant life decision, one that can bring excitement, new opportunities, and challenges. Whether you’re pursuing a long-held passion, seeking better work-life balance, or adapting to new life circumstances, the...[Read More]
What to talk to kids about when starting a new job
9 October
Getting your first job is an exciting and stressful time. Kids don’t always know what to do or how to act. Giving them some advice can help them get off to a good start. Explain that they’ve already gotten through the hard part. They made it...[Read More]
Super fund members cautioned against switching
9 October
One of Australia’s top superannuation fund providers is cautioning against making knee-jerk investment decisions during volatile times. HESTA said it saw an uptick in investment switching during the market pullback in early April, which was...[Read More]
Watchdog sets sights on protecting retirees’ pensions
3 September
Protecting hard-earned investments from roll-of-the-dice funds will receive more attention as three million Australians approach retirement age in the next decade. Australia’s corporate watchdog on Tuesday revealed superannuation trustees would be...[Read More]
What’s the difference between conventional superannuation and a self-managed super fund (SMSF)?
14 August
Superannuation is an essential part of planning for retirement in Australia. For most people, it quietly grows in the background through employer contributions and investment earnings. But did you know there’s more than one way to manage your...[Read More]
3 Helpful tips to grow your superannuation
21 August
Retirement is a period most people eagerly anticipate. It’s that wonderful stage of life when you can finally unwind and spend your time as you please. You can even spend retirement focusing on the businesses you’ve been planning and have put...[Read More]
Big bank’s tax vision bucks business lobby, coalition
17 July
Superannuation concession limits and a wealth tax could unlock national economic productivity, Australia’s largest bank says, but others call them a “war on aspiration”. Many have been some surprised and some incensed by the Commonwealth...[Read More]
Double-digit returns for most ‘growth’ super funds
24 July
Most growth superannuation funds achieved double-digit returns last financial year, buoyed by a strong performance by equities despite trade tensions and war in the Middle East, a new report says. The median growth fund posted a 10.5 per cent return...[Read More]
Older Aussies back increased superannuation tax
10 July
Most older Australians support increasing taxes on high superannuation balances. The federal government is controversially hoping to lift taxes on super balances above $3 million from 15 per cent to 30 per cent in a move predicted to impact about...[Read More]