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…
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:…
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…
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…
Urgent superannuation warning for thousands as Aussie loses $165,000 after clicking on Facebook ad
Melinda Kee (pictured) is on a mission to find the other victims who moved their superannuation into collapsed…
Strategies to consider before 1 July
Bryce Figot, special counsel for DBA Lawyers, said one of the first things to do before 1 July…
Tax Office imposes death tax on family homes by stealth
Matthew Burgess, director of View Legal, said overall TD2026/D1 is a helpful summary of key rules in this…
Superannuation inheritance warning as Aussie kids face avoidable $320,000 tax hit: ‘Completely gone’
If you inherit your mum or dad’s super fund, you can pay tax of up to 32 per…
Superannuation change flagged for Aussies after $1 billion lost in dramatic fund collapses
Assistant Treasurer Daniel Mulino is reportedly eyeing new rules governing the movement of superannuation funds. (Source: AAP/Getty) The…
Superannuation balance that puts you in the top 10 per cent of Aussies by age
Financial adviser James Wrigley encouraged Aussies to consider extra contributions if they wanted to boost their super balance.…
BlackRock Loses $5.9 Billion Mandate From Dutch Pension PME
PME, a Dutch pension fund overseeing about $70 billion, has severed ties with BlackRock Inc. based on an…
Superannuation giant HESTA hit with extra licence restrictions as APRA raises governance, risk concerns
One of Australia’s largest superannuation funds HESTA has been hit with regulatory action, after a “severe, prolonged disruption”…