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Broad support for buying homes with super, poll shows

Broad support for buying homes with super, poll shows

Most Australians want to be able to siphon from their superannuation before retirement to purchase homes as the coalition teeters on the issue.

One Nation rejects need to model proposed super changes

One Nation rejects need to model proposed super changes

One Nation rejects need to model proposed super changes

One Nation rejects need to model proposed super changes

Barnaby Joyce has denied a plan to allow early access to super would worsen inflation, despite appearing to admit economists had not modelled the policy.

'Economically disastrous': Hanson's super policy panned

'Economically disastrous': Hanson's super policy panned

'Economically disastrous': Hanson's super policy panned

'Economically disastrous': Hanson's super policy panned

Allowing workers to divert a quarter of their super income to rent and mortgage payments won't pump up inflation, One Nation leader Pauline Hanson insists.

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Super dreams for a champagne lifestyle in retirement

Super dreams for a champagne lifestyle in retirement

Many Australians have high expectations for a glorious retirement, yet one retail superannuation giant urges them to check their nest eggs are truly on track.

Small-business owners, women worried about golden years

Small-business owners, women worried about golden years

Australia has built one of the world's largest retirement saving pools, but many people worry they will run out of money to live on after they stop working.

Two-year extension on home support program for elderly

Two-year extension on home support program for elderly

Older Australians will retain basic support such as cleaning, gardening and transport under Labor's home care extension.

Property-owning pensioners could get less public money

Property-owning pensioners could get less public money

A change to the nation's deeming rate from September will decrease the pension offered to seniors who own assets.

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Super members to get more advice in financial shake-up

Super members to get more advice in financial shake-up

Super members to get more advice in financial shake-up

Super members to get more advice in financial shake-up

The financial advice sector will undergo a major overhaul in an effort to thwart "bad actors" attracted to Australia’s huge pool of retirement savings.

Retirement savings to be 'decimated' under early access

Retirement savings to be 'decimated' under early access

Retirement savings to be 'decimated' under early access

Retirement savings to be 'decimated' under early access

The treasurer has cautioned against a push for Australians to dip into their super early to deal with cost-of-living pressures.

'Don't stuff it': Labor relishes One Nation super fight

'Don't stuff it': Labor relishes One Nation super fight

'Don't stuff it': Labor relishes One Nation super fight

'Don't stuff it': Labor relishes One Nation super fight

A call to expand early access to retirement funds to tackle cost-of-living pressures from Pauline Hanson has given the government a boost in a busy week.

Anger over One Nation plan to 'end compulsory super'

Anger over One Nation plan to 'end compulsory super'

Anger over One Nation plan to 'end compulsory super'

Anger over One Nation plan to 'end compulsory super'

One Nation has been criticised after leader Pauline Hanson suggested many people would be better off with money in their pockets rather than in superannuation.

Biggest super funds hold billions in gambling stocks

Biggest super funds hold billions in gambling stocks

Biggest super funds hold billions in gambling stocks

Biggest super funds hold billions in gambling stocks

Super funds are investing billions of dollars of Aussies' retirement savings in gambling companies, with one major fund investing twice as much as any other.

New super rule hits a sour note for jazz festivals

New super rule hits a sour note for jazz festivals

New super rule hits a sour note for jazz festivals

New super rule hits a sour note for jazz festivals

Volunteer-run music festivals are being cancelled, with organisers blaming the federal government's changes to superannuation rules.

Super funds accused of slow action on customer support

Super funds accused of slow action on customer support

Super funds accused of slow action on customer support

Super funds accused of slow action on customer support

A study by a consumer advocacy group claims super funds are failing customers but the methods of the "mystery shopper" sting have been called into question.

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Super funds defy global upheaval to deliver big gains

Many superannuation funds have delivered double-digit returns for investors in a lacklustre year for Aussie shares.

Rise of industry funds: shake-up ahead for Aussie super

Consultation group Deloitte has published a report on the future of Australia's superannuation sector, predicting mergers and strong growth for industry funds.

Super platforms warned, again, to protect client funds

A regulator is on the warpath after a review of superannuation platform trustees came up short for the second time, potentially leaving clients exposed.

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.

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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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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