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Mark Bristow
Personal Finance Editor
Gender super gap remains a problem - what you can do about it
A significant super gap still exists between Australian men and women. But there are also options that may be able to help some Australians take control of their superannuation.
Superannuation
19 Sep, 2024
3 min read
Mark Bristow
Personal Finance Editor
Employer gender pay gaps released: How can you save your super?
Gender pay gaps for nearly 5000 Australian private sector employers have been published for the first time. Whatever their industry or employer, Australian women may be able to take steps to manage the effect of the gender pay gap on their personal finances, from their savings to their superannuation.
Superannuation
27 Feb, 2024
4 min read
Mark Bristow
Personal Finance Editor
Are retiring Boomers paying too much super tax?
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.
Superannuation
24 Aug, 2023
3 min read
Peter Terlato
Personal Finance Editor
The Super Guarantee is rising to 11%: What this means for your salary and retirement
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.
Superannuation
30 Jun, 2023
5 min read
Alex Ritchie
Personal Finance Editor
How to solve the gender superannuation gap
The gender superannuation gap means that women may retire with significantly less in their nest egg than men. Several factors contribute to this, and combating these may require a mix of structural changes, employer changes and individual actions.
Superannuation
08 Mar, 2023
8 min read
Alex Ritchie
Personal Finance Editor
Australians have $16 billion in lost superannuation: how to reclaim your missing funds
There is $16 billion in lost and unclaimed superannuation savings, which paints a shocking picture of how a common mistake can eat away at your retirement balance.
Superannuation
27 Feb, 2023
4 min read
Peter Terlato
Personal Finance Editor
Average superannuation fees: Here's what super funds charge
There are a number of fees you should consider when selecting a super fund to grow your retirement savings. These include administration fees, investment fees, switching fees, fees for financial advice, transaction fees and insurance premiums. The amount you pay in fees can significantly impact your final balance.
Superannuation
08 Sep, 2022
5 min read
Georgia Brown
Personal Finance Editor
How much has an average 29-year-old lost in superannuation this year?
Share market volatility and rising interest rates negatively impacted the super balances of many Australians in the 2021-22 financial year.
Superannuation
02 Sep, 2022
5 min read
Mark Bristow
Personal Finance Editor
Four super funds fail performance test for the second time: is it time to check your fund?
The second annual superannuation performance test from the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has seen outcomes generally improve for MySuper superannuation members, though there are still some repeat offenders in the mix.
Superannuation
31 Aug, 2022
5 min read
Georgia Brown
Personal Finance Editor
Australians prioritising nest egg over property: could super surpass property as a key financial asset?
A new study has revealed that more Australians said growing their savings was their top financial priority, compared to those who cited saving for a home as their number one financial focus.
Superannuation
12 Aug, 2022
3 min read
Alex Ritchie
Personal Finance Editor
Richest and poorest suburbs and the gender pay gap: the divide between Australians revealed
New data from the ATO has highlighted where Australians are still seeing a financial divide, including the highest-earning and lowest-earning postcodes (most in NSW), and the gender gap for pay and super.
Superannuation
09 Aug, 2022
4 min read
Georgia Brown
Personal Finance Editor
What does the push for 26 weeks parental leave mean for superannuation?
There has long been pressure placed on the Australian government to increase the amount of paid parental leave offered to new parents. But the implication on superannuation must also be considered.
Superannuation
08 Aug, 2022
4 min read
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