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Act now to take advantage of end-of-year super limits

Act now to take advantage of end-of-year super limits

For young low and middle-income Australians, a $1,000 superannuation top-up could boost their retirement by $40,000, according to figures from HESTA.

Liberal star to quit as Hanson's PM push continues

Liberal star to quit as Hanson's PM push continues

Liberal star to quit as Hanson's PM push continues

Liberal star to quit as Hanson's PM push continues

One of the Liberal Party's rising talents has made a surprise decision to retire as a new poll shows Pauline Hanson is the frontrunner as preferred PM.

Just half of Australians feel prepared for retirement

Just half of Australians feel prepared for retirement

Just half of Australians feel prepared for retirement

Just half of Australians feel prepared for retirement

Women described themselves as less prepared for retirement than men, according to a fresh report, which also demonstrated the value of financial advice.

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Resilient forgotten generation is coping, not thriving

Resilient forgotten generation is coping, not thriving

Generation X, which sits between Baby Boomers and Millennials, are the subject of a new Australian study into how they feel about their financial future.

Super shake-up wins support as budget savings spruiked

Super shake-up wins support as budget savings spruiked

Changes to the superannuation performance test will unlock more investment opportunities, the sector says, but concerns are raised over the scheme's integrity.

Aussies losing almost $5b in unpaid super every year

Aussies losing almost $5b in unpaid super every year

One in four Australian workers have been deprived of superannuation payments by employers, which could have a huge impact on their retirement nest egg.

'Don't panic': cash isn't king when it comes to super

'Don't panic': cash isn't king when it comes to super

The US war on Iran is spooking Australians who've watched their super pools drop tens of thousands of dollars since the conflict began on February 28.

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Super funds urged to improve advice to help retirees

Super funds urged to improve advice to help retirees

Super funds urged to improve advice to help retirees

Super funds urged to improve advice to help retirees

A major superannuation research company has found just six funds including ART, Hostplus and Unisuper do a good job advising members when they retire.

Super tax changes a 'down payment' for greater reform

Super tax changes a 'down payment' for greater reform

Super tax changes a 'down payment' for greater reform

Super tax changes a 'down payment' for greater reform

The Greens want the federal government to make the tax system fairer for young Australians in the budget after agreeing to pass changes to superannuation taxes.

Retirement question a quarter of Aussies can't answer

Retirement question a quarter of Aussies can't answer

Retirement question a quarter of Aussies can't answer

Retirement question a quarter of Aussies can't answer

Aussie workers risk losing tens of thousands of dollars in retirement savings after research revealed people's stark lack of engagement in their superannuation.

Top cop announces retirement to focus on health

Top cop announces retirement to focus on health

Top cop announces retirement to focus on health

Top cop announces retirement to focus on health

One of Australia's most senior police officers is ready to retire after battling cancer and modernising the frontline.

Superannuation tax changes one step closer to reality

Superannuation tax changes one step closer to reality

Superannuation tax changes one step closer to reality

Superannuation tax changes one step closer to reality

Labor's tweaked super concessions bill that will increase taxes on high account holders but won't hit unrealised gains has taken its first step to becoming law.

Confident about retirement? It depends on your gender

Confident about retirement? It depends on your gender

Confident about retirement? It depends on your gender

Confident about retirement? It depends on your gender

Years of gender pay gaps, part-time work and caring for others have left Australian women with smaller nest eggs facing a more uncertain future, research shows.

Pressure mounts after Liberal deputy's bombshell exit

Pressure mounts after Liberal deputy's bombshell exit

Pressure mounts after Liberal deputy's bombshell exit

Pressure mounts after Liberal deputy's bombshell exit

A state Liberal party is under pressure after two senior departures, though an expert says it can still triumph in the next election.

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No fault: Liberals deny tensions as tennis ace departs

An ex-tennis ace and rising Liberal star has blamed infighting for his decision to quit politics, but the party leader insists those issues are in the past.

The one tweak that could grow your super by $200,000

A major superannuation fund says a lack of engagement with your super fund can have huge financial consequences come retirement time.

Superannuation gender gap starts on first day at work

An outdated law is widening the gender superannuation gap where women retire with less due to rules that deny the entitlement to most workers aged under 18.

Super giants tapped to compensate for self-managed duds

The federal government will force retail and industry super funds to help compensate people who lose their retirement nest eggs to failed private schemes.

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Retiring renters facing disaster without intervention

Renters face an impossible challenge in retirement without more assistance and need significantly more superannuation than homeowners, a report shows.

Nearly two in five Aussies fear retirement out of reach

A startling number of Australians are worried about their retirement prospects, and many fear they won't be able to retire at all, according to a study.

Super funds plunge billions into fossil fuel companies

Australia's largest super funds are propping up the expansion of coal, oil and gas projects with billions of dollars from workers' retirement savings.

Retirement home operator finally cashflow positive

Christchurch-based Ryman Healthcare's business has stabilised, the dual-listed retirement village operator's chief executive says.

Dire warning aged-care costs are a ticking 'time bomb'

A leader of one of Australia's biggest aged-care services has issued a dire warning about under-capacity in the sector as the nation's population grows older.

Super giant fined over alleged misleading greenwash ads

A major super fund has been fined for allegedly making misleading online advertisements, claiming it was committed to removing all carbon emission investments.

Treasurer defends $4b hit from super tax backdown

An overhaul of a signature Labor tax plan will cost the budget billions, but the treasurer says it shouldn't be seen in isolation.

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