Superannuation: The silent asset that could become one of your greatest

3 September

When you first start working, superannuation can feel strangely irrelevant.You earn your wage, money arrives in your bank account, and a separate amount disappears into something called “super”. You cannot use it to pay the rent, buy a car, go...[Read More]

Small-business owners, women worried about golden years

3 September

Almost three million Australians are expected to retire over the next decade, but not everyone is heading toward their golden years with confidence.Many are still thinking about their “number” – the preferred size of their superannuation pot...[Read More]

The earlier you understand and engage with your super, the greater the benefits of time and compound interest

27 August

Superannuation is one of the most powerful tools Australians have to build long-term financial security. Yet, for many young people, it remains out of sight and out of mind. They may see it as something for “future them” to worry about —...[Read More]

Investing through a Self-Managed Super Fund (SMSF)

20 August

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]

Retirement savings to be ‘decimated’ under early access

20 August

Workers being able to access their superannuation early would destroy their retirement earnings, the treasurer has warned, following calls by Pauline Hanson.The One Nation leader has called for a relaxation of rules that would allow people to...[Read More]

Finding your investment comfort zone: Understanding your risk profile

13 August

Investing is often discussed in terms of returns, markets, interest rates and opportunities. But one of the most important questions comes well before choosing an investment:How much risk are you genuinely comfortable taking?Understanding your...[Read More]

Powers of attorney and advance care directives – Who will make decisions if you can’t?

13 August

Most of us spend our lives making our own decisions. We manage our finances, property, health, family matters and everyday affairs without giving much thought to what might happen if one day we were unable to do so.An accident, serious illness,...[Read More]