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Strong year for super funds as banks, AI boost returns
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Strong year for super funds as banks, AI boost returns

Super funds have declared near double-digit returns for the past financial year, largely thanks to outstanding performances by a raft of tech companies.

  • by John Collett

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Have you heard of retirement bonuses? Here’s how to get one
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Have you heard of retirement bonuses? Here’s how to get one

Some super funds are paying out up to $22,000 to those ending their work lives. Here’s how that works.

  • by Bec Wilson
Grieving mother vows to stop abusers profiting from victims’ deaths
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Grieving mother vows to stop abusers profiting from victims’ deaths

Julie Adams says her beautiful, feisty daughter died after relentless and emotional, sexual, physical and financial abuse. She wants to stop it happening to others.

  • by Claire Ottaviano
How wealthy retirees cost taxpayers more than pensioners
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How wealthy retirees cost taxpayers more than pensioners

In many cases, taxpayers are contributing more to support a self-supporting retiree’s lifestyle than a pensioner’s.

  • by Julia Hartman
How this property giant is waging war on office waste

How this property giant is waging war on office waste

One property fund and landlord is doing its bit for the environment, and saving money.

  • by Carolyn Cummins
The simple super move that could make you $500 richer this EOFY
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The simple super move that could make you $500 richer this EOFY

Not only is this free money from the government, by the time you retire it could mean an extra $60,000 in your pocket.

  • by Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon
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How do you actually spend your super? Here’s all you need to know
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How do you actually spend your super? Here’s all you need to know

Spending your superannuation can be daunting and, at times, confusing. Here’s all you need to know about accessing your nest egg.

  • by Bec Wilson
I have $1.9m in my pension account. Can I add in more to save on tax?

I have $1.9m in my pension account. Can I add in more to save on tax?

While adding to your super once it hits the cap isn’t possible, your savings can still grow through the power of compound interest.

  • by Noel Whittaker
Guzman y Gomez ASX pop won’t stop super funds from looking offshore

Guzman y Gomez ASX pop won’t stop super funds from looking offshore

Australia’s $3.5 trillion superannuation industry is continuing to invest in offshore assets amid a shortage in the supply of shares available locally.

  • by Millie Muroi
I’m successful and well-off. Can I access my super early?

I’m successful and well-off. Can I access my super early?

There’s no way to exclude yourself from the age pension to access super early. But there are ways to plan, so your finances don’t rely on your super.

  • by Paul Benson
How can super funds help us retire happy? Here are eight ideas
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How can super funds help us retire happy? Here are eight ideas

Most super funds are not yet accustomed to managing the needs of retirees, but the winds of change are gathering.

  • by Bec Wilson