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Superannuation

Can you use super to pay your mortgage?

It is possible to use the money in your superannuation fund to help cover the cost of your mortgage in certain circumstances, such as if you’re retiring or are in financial hardship. However, accessing your super fund early can make a big difference to your retirement lifestyle. 

Mark Bristow

Mark Bristow -

21 Jul, 2023 -

4 min read

Superannuation

What's on my super statement?

What's on my superannuation statement?

Kate Wick -

12 Nov, 2014 -

3 min read

Superannuation

What is the superannuation guarantee?

What is the superannuation guarantee?

Nick Bendel

Nick Bendel -

01 Sep, 2017 -

1 min read

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Investment Funds

Self-Managed Super Funds

Self-managed super funds are available for people who opt to manage their superannuation themselves as opposed to a superannuation company.

RateCity

RateCity -

25 Oct, 2010 -

2 min read

Investment Funds

Ethical investing: Where does your moral compass lie?

If you're toying with the idea of managed superannuation and investment funds, pay attention to the ethical trend sweeping the globe.

Laine Gordon

Laine Gordon -

21 Oct, 2014 -

3 min read

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Home Loans

Superannuation versus paying off the mortgage

Superannuation versus paying off the mortgage

Kate Cowling -

15 Dec, 2013 -

3 min read

Home Loans

Checklist of documents needed for a home loan application

Once you’ve decided to apply for a home loan, the first step is to start gathering the necessary documents for the application process. While the exact disclosures required can differ from lender to lender, there are specific documents that are usually mandatory to supply while applying for a mortgage. Even if your lender requires additional documents, preparing the basics beforehand could save you considerable time.

Mark Bristow

Mark Bristow -

25 Aug, 2023 -

3 min read

Home Loans

Aussies forced to sell up to live it up!

Aussies giving up home loans for comfortable superannuation retirement

Laine Gordon

Laine Gordon -

17 Nov, 2014 -

3 min read

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Savings Accounts

Claim your share of $13b lost super

There is $13 billion out there in unclaimed superannuation and some of it could be yours.

Laine Gordon

Laine Gordon -

13 Sep, 2012 -

2 min read

Savings Accounts

Beat the tax man to claim your lost super

There is around $17 billion in lost superannuation accounts and some of it could be yours.

Laine Gordon

Laine Gordon -

22 Oct, 2012 -

3 min read

Savings Accounts

Inordinate bank fees eat away at Australians' superannuation

Australians are being taken for a ride, according to the Murray Report. Are you paying too much for financial advice or your credit card?

Laine Gordon

Laine Gordon -

19 Aug, 2014 -

3 min read

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Term Deposits

$13 billion up for grabs

How do you lose $13 billion? Quite easily it would seem, if Australia's "lost" superannuation is anything to go by.

Laine Gordon

Laine Gordon -

16 Dec, 2011 -

3 min read

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