Joanna Webber

  • Super news for July 2020

    Super news for July 2020

    ATO clamping down on false claims, AFCA’s 80,000 complaints, MySuper Heatmap delivers for members, Robo-advice lagging in Australia, Australians pay closer attention to super.

  • Super news for June 2020

    Super news for June 2020

    Accelerating Australia’s economic recovery, More financial advice sought, ACCR examines voting records, Streamlined support for SMSFs, ATO’s mailout bungle, Investment funds on notice.

  • Super news for May 2020

    Super news for May 2020

    Access to early super resumes, ASIC defers mortgage broker reforms, Royal Commission calls for submissions on COVID-19, ASIC warns against day trading, SMSF annual returns deferred, Older Australians see silver lining.

  • Super news for April 2020

    Super news for April 2020

    Scammers targeting early release of super, ASIC announces advice relief measures, ATO releases Q&As on coronavirus, SMSF annual returns can be deferred, and the federal government releases a Code of Conduct for commercial tenants and landlords.

  • Rise of the three-quarter life crisis

    Rise of the three-quarter life crisis

    Move over midlife crisis. New research shows more of us are going through a major life reassessment much later in life.

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  • Super news for March 2020

    Super news for March 2020

    Pensioners, veterans, other income support recipients and concession card holders will receive a one-off payment of $750 as part of the Government’s $17.6 billion plan to prevent the economy sliding into recession following the coronavirus pandemic.

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  • Secrets to living longer

    Secrets to living longer

    We’re starting families later, retiring later and living longer than ever before. But what do older Australians think living longer might look like?

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  • Super news for February 2020

    Super news for February 2020

    Super funds stay safe in short-term volatility, NAB hit with new class action, no increase in $1.6m transfer balance cap, older Australians resist home modifications and more Australian seniors would downsize if they could.

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  • Super news for January 2020

    Super news for January 2020

    This month we look at what support is available to Australians affected by the bushfires, changes to legislation allow high earners to opt out of some SG payments, warnings from the ATO and ASIC on early release of super schemes, the price of medications for pensioners has come down, FASEA’s ethics rules are now in…

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  • Super news for December 2019

    Super news for December 2019

    This month we look at APRA’s MySuper heatmap, the new ‘Right to remain’ test recommendation, longevity tables in need of an update, new research shows that the majority of Australian retirees are independently navigating their way through their retirement finances and Treasury invites submissions as it considers the present and future performance of our retirement…

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  • Super news for November 2019

    Super news for November 2019

    US investment giant sets its sight on Australian super, AFCA’s comparative reporting tool launches, ASIC flags potential downsides of SMSFs, Australian financial institutions at risk of cyberattack and SMSF couples track well against lifestyle goals.

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  • Super news for October 2019

    Super news for October 2019

    This month we look at the new proof-of-life certificates required for pensioners overseas, the launch of Australia’s first independent superannuation consumer advocacy organisation, the announcement of a major review of Australia’s retirement income system and an awareness campaign to help you stay safe online.

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  • Super news for September 2019

    Super news for September 2019

    This month we look at rising mortgage stress for retirees, Fat Cat Funds results, the suburbs with the most unclaimed super and the Better Retirement Outcomes report on super balances.

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  • Super news for August 2019

    Super news for August 2019

    APRA to rate super funds, ATO cracking down on SMSF diversification and Australians working longer.