Superannuation at 65, comforting politics and hard maths: Nick Stewart
When New Zealand’s pension was introduced in 1898, set at age 65, male life expectancy was around 56…
Superannuation admin provider Grow Inc’s financial trouble raises concerns for HESTA
The new administration provider for one of Australia’s largest superannuation funds is on the brink of collapse, less…
Division 296 earnings: What’s getting counted?
Meg Heffron, director of Heffron Consulting, said one of these is the carve-out treatment of non-arm’s length income.…
Rising insurance costs risk turning Australian retirements into a ‘prison’
The promise of Australian retirements is often sold to look something like Carolyn Smith’s. A sea change to…
Covid spending saved lives. Superannuation spending preserves lifestyles – Jonathan Ayling
During Covid, we purchased health, stability and comfort and sent the invoice to children who had no vote,…
Retired Aussies facing sad $60,000 superannuation reality impacting millions: ‘Very real’
Aussies are still facing a super gender gap, with women approaching retirement with thousands less than men. (Source:…
Fire service ordered to pay former employee $13,000 after superannuation mix-up ends in resignation
A promise broken According to the ERA’s recent decision on the matter, Fry had worked at Fire and…
SMSF establishment costs clarified by ATO
Aaron Dunn, CEO of Smarter SMSF, said while the principles aren’t new, the ATO has formally addressed them…
Pension stream and income stream are not the same
Lyn Formica, head of education and content for Heffron Consulting, said incorrect language in relation to pension and…
Superannuation warning as Aussies urged to check accounts now over lost $1 billion: ‘Will be a bloodbath’
Melinda Kee, pictured, says it will be ‘devastating’ if people realise too late. (Seven/Getty) We know most Australians…
Tasmanian treasurer to consider slashing high-earner public servant retirement payments
The Tasmanian government is considering slashing the superannuation payments given to some high-earning current and retired public servants…
Major $124,000 warning over superannuation change coming for Aussies: ‘Struggling’
Small business owner Tom Adam supports payday super, but says implementing it is putting a burden on small…