Superannuation

Employees don’t need to do anything with regards to the increase in super contributions. Your employer has the responsibility of making the necessary adjustments. However, it's sensible to regularly review your super payments.

Peter Terlato -

30 Jun, 2023 -

5 min read

Superannuation

More and more Australians are approaching retirement age, when it’s time to start accessing their superannuation savings. But many of these older Australians could be paying too much tax on their super investment earnings, which could be fixed by making one change.

Mark Bristow -

24 Aug, 2023 -

3 min read

Superannuation

Your retirement is coming, but in the case of your super, it pays to plan things out, ensuring you get the best super you can for your retirement.

Mark Bristow -

27 Apr, 2019 -

5 min read

Home Loans

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) have released a statement announcing the retirement of CEO Ian Narev at the end of the 2018 financial year.

Alex Ritchie -

14 Aug, 2017 -

1 min read

Home Loans

A raft of changes are coming into effect from 1 July, as new policies, prices, thresholds and eligibility criteria move into the new financial year.

Eden Radford -

28 Jun, 2023 -

6 min read

Home Loans

Many Australian parents are putting off hanging up their work hats for a few more years so they can help their children become first homebuyers.

Mark Bristow -

29 Sep, 2018 -

2 min read

Savings Accounts

Australia’s third largest bank, NAB, has today cut rates on a range of savings, retirement and term deposit accounts.

Liz Seatter -

20 Nov, 2020 -

3 min read

Savings Accounts

Financial wellbeing among Australians is suffering amidst mounting concerns over retirement plans, mortgages and personal debts.

Alison Cheung -

26 Feb, 2020 -

4 min read

Savings Accounts

MLC have released new research showing that just over half of Australian women feel in control of their finances, with the remaining half concerned about the lack of opportunities available for women to grow their super, as well as their savings.

Alex Ritchie -

29 Nov, 2017 -

3 min read

Bank Accounts

Australians looking to save money, whether to build up a house deposit or save for retirement, may be able to shrink their household spending simply by doing their weekly grocery shopping online.

Mark Bristow -

07 Mar, 2022 -

2 min read

Bank Accounts

Frivolous tax refund spending is the last thing on the mind for a majority of Aussies, according to the recent ME Tax Back Survey.

Alex Ritchie -

18 Jul, 2018 -

3 min read

Bank Accounts

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) is proposing updates to its National Financial Literacy Strategy, including shifting the focus to financial capability and outcomes rather than financial literacy alone.

Mark Bristow -

17 Oct, 2017 -

3 min read

Term Deposits

Teachers Mutual Bank (TMB) members may be able to start making savings plans for next year, with the announcement of a new term deposit interest rate described as ��_market-leading��_ at the time of release.

Mark Bristow -

10 Apr, 2018 -

2 min read

Health Insurance

Australians are living longer with one of the highest life expectancies in the world _ which is great news for those who want to build up extra precious memories with their adult children and grandchildren, enjoy their retirement or even take that coveted round-the-world trip.

Laine Gordon -

23 Jul, 2014 -

3 min read

Infographic

Most Australians assuming their superannuation balance will be enough to live on. But the reality is Australians are falling short which is why making extra contributions to your superannuation throughout your working life is now more valuable than ever.

RateCity -

07 Jun, 2016 -

1 min read