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Laine Gordon
Head of Public Relations
Superannuation and the self-employed
If you're self-employed, you don't have a boss to pay into your super account. This means you'll have to take a stronger hand in looking after it.
Superannuation
21 Aug, 2015
5 min read
Laine Gordon
Head of Public Relations
Are you ready for an SMSF?
Just because a self-managed super fund sounds like a neat idea, doesn't mean it will suit you. Here are some questions to ask yourself first.
Superannuation
21 Aug, 2015
4 min read
Peter Arnold
Super fees - how much are you paying?
How much of your superannuation balance is lost to super fees? One percent? Five percent? Maybe even 10 percent? Try closer to a quarter.
Superannuation
19 Aug, 2015
5 min read
Laine Gordon
Head of Public Relations
Research: Young Aussies don't care about superannuation
Anyone already stressing about their retirement will be flabbergasted to learn how little young Australians know about Australian superannuation.
Superannuation
11 Jun, 2015
3 min read
Laine Gordon
Head of Public Relations
What are my responsibilities as an SMSF trustee?
What are your obligations and responsibilities as an SMSF trustee? We give you a short rundown of what you'll need to do in this role.
Superannuation
11 Jun, 2015
4 min read
Kate Wick
Are you insured through your super fund?
More than two-fifths of Australians admit to having a poor knowledge of the insurance provided by super, despite its importance.
Superannuation
11 Jun, 2015
4 min read
Laine Gordon
Head of Public Relations
Making the leap to retirement - what you should know
To transition successfully into retirement, work out what kind of lifestyle you want to live, how far your current savings will take you and consider using a Transition to Retirement strategy.
Superannuation
11 Jun, 2015
4 min read
Peter Arnold
Changing jobs and superannuation: What you need to know
There's very few of us who stay at the same job for our entire lives. According to research, from 2009 to 2010 alone, around one-fifth of those employed had moved on to other opportunities.
Superannuation
27 Feb, 2015
3 min read
Laine Gordon
Head of Public Relations
Hidden super fees costing Australians
The Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) reviewed fee disclosure practices in the superannuation industry last year, and the results weren't pretty.
Superannuation
27 Feb, 2015
3 min read
Laine Gordon
Head of Public Relations
Can I use my super funds if I get sick?
Normally, you can only access your hard-earned superannuation savings when you reach the your preservation age — which can range from 55 to 60 — or when you turn 65. But things don't always go to plan. What happens if you become seriously ill before then?
Superannuation
18 Feb, 2015
3 min read
Peter Arnold
Who gets my super when I pass on?
For many Australians, having too much saved in their superannuation funds is rarely a worry. However, whether you've managed to build up a more-than-healthy nest egg or end up passing away earlier than you imagined, it can happen that, upon leaving this mortal coil, your super savings continue to live on.
Superannuation
18 Feb, 2015
3 min read
Laine Gordon
Head of Public Relations
Should Aussies be able to access their super for a start up?
Superannuation in Australia can be used for many purposes. As well as being able to access it for emergencies, many Australians also use their super in order to grow their investment portfolios. What if they were also able to use it to start a business?
Superannuation
17 Feb, 2015
3 min read
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