Divorce and superannuation: How it works
Super is an increasingly important marital asset and one that should not be overlooked when couples divorce.
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Super news for April 2025
Super funds’ cybersecurity alert, ‘Stay calm’ amid market storm, Death benefits handling under fire, Financial advice reforms, ASIC scam alert.
Super fund performance: Monthly returns to March 2025
President Trump’s tariff chaos continued to wreak havoc on global share markets in March, putting a dent in super fund returns although they remain positive for the financial year to date.
Super fund performance reckoner: Monthly returns for 5 investment categories
In our reckoner below you can view the median monthly investment returns for 5 superannuation investment options going back to January 2016.
How much does financial advice cost?
Many Australians who admit they need financial advice are reluctant to get it due to the perceived cost, but are they right? We look at what’s available and what it costs.
The Age Pension when living apart: What you need to know
Many retired couples reach a point where one of them needs to go into aged care. What does this mean for their pension? For once, the news is good.
Super pensions: Trends in payment frequency, flexibility, fees and more
Despite calls for more innovative pension products, most super funds are tinkering around the edges of their retirement offerings.
My retirement planning diary (Part 1): Donald you shrunk my retirement!
After deciding I would retire this year, the current market turmoil has put a Trump-sized hole in my plans. If you’re in the same boat, come along for the ride as I review my situation over the coming months.
What’s the Carer Allowance and am I eligible?
If you’re retired and caring for an ill or frail partner or family member, the government’s Carer Allowance can provide some useful extra income.
Is $2 million in super enough to retire on?
If you’re aiming for a retirement lifestyle that some would consider luxurious, you may have wondered whether $2 million in super at retirement will hit the mark.
Is $1 million in super enough to retire on?
It’s often touted as the amount you need to secure an ideal retirement so we’ve calculated how much income $1 million will generate under a range of scenarios.
Is $700,000 in super enough to retire on?
If you’re thinking of aiming for a retirement super balance of $700,000, have you thought about how much income this might provide? Whether you are a couple or single, we run the numbers for you.
Is $500,000 in super enough to retire on?
We’ve run the numbers to find out what kind of retirement half a million dollars could provide.
How myGov can help you keep track of your super
Your myGov account can help you do everything from consolidate multiple super accounts to checking how much more you could contribute this financial year.
Choosing a super fund: Does size really matter?
Size can be an advantage when it comes to economies of scale and investment clout, but big is not always better.
Mind over matter: The psychology of retirement planning
Understanding how common behaviours and cognitive biases can short-change your retirement is the first step to taking control of your financial future.
5 strategies to help fix your total super balance problem
If a high super balance is limiting your ability to get more into the tax effective super environment, there are ways to reduce your balance and maximise contributions at the same time.
Which asset classes are popular with SMSFs?
Control and flexibility are popular reasons for starting an SMSF, and a close look at where trustees are investing shows they are making good use of these attributes.
