15 Apr Retirees aren’t sitting on their super: ASFA
Despite some reports, the vast majority of Australians exhaust their superannuation in retirement according to data that flies in the face of the Retirement Income Review (RIR).
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Despite some reports, the vast majority of Australians exhaust their superannuation in retirement according to data that flies in the face of the Retirement Income Review (RIR).
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With the cash rate close to zero, this will have big implications for how you should invest your money to generate the best return. So, what are the options and which asset classes will best enable you to build wealth? Cash Australians have put $100 billion in...
Senator Andrew Bragg is pushing for the adoption of a policy enabling Aussies access to their super for home ownership purposes. Arguing that “super has damaged home ownership”, Senator Bragg told media that he will continue to push for more young Australians to have access to...
What exactly are non-fungible tokens and why are they taking the internet by storm? Here’s a closer look at NFTs and how they work.
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Australians could draw down more on their superannuation balances, as well as access the equity in their home upon retirement, instead of sacrificing today’s wealth through increasing the superannuation guarantee, government research has revealed. The long-awaited release of the retirement income review (RIR) revealed that many...
What is the difference between an executor of will and power of attorney? Let’s discuss their roles and why they are both important tools in estate planning. None of us wants to think about it, but someday we will no longer be in control of our...
Superannuation funds are proposing that the Morrison government should add $5,000 to low-income earners’ retirement funds, after 1 million young workers have emptied their super during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees’ (AIST) pre-federal budget submission recommended a one-off government contribution to the super accounts...
As Australian businesses implement work from home arrangements as part of their business contingency plans, managers need to consider how to accommodate telecommuting arrangements without sacrificing productivity and team dynamics, says one recruitment firm.
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The government is being urged to ignore the “self-interest” of the superannuation funds and pass the Your Future, Your Super reforms to help members pocket an extra $50,000 in retirement. Super consumers are calling for the government to pass through the hotly debated changes to superannuation,...
The architect of Australia’s superannuation system believes members need between $300,000 and $500,000 in retirement, meaning that the rate of super will need to rise to 15 per cent. In an ABC 7.30 special report, former prime minister Paul Keating said the government needs to continue to...