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Why it pays to take your super seriously early
Personal Finance
Why it pays to take your super seriously early
This week’s Investing Compass episode goes through what you’re missing out on by delaying reviewing your super.
Shani Jayamanne | 07 July 2024
How to retire early
Personal Finance
How to retire early
Three things to consider when planning for an early retirement. 
Mark LaMonica, CFA | 03 July 2024
How to join the 27% of Australian workers feeling highly confident about retirement
Personal Finance
How to join the 27% of Australian workers feeling highly confident about retirement
Vanguard's latest research suggests several steps we can take towards a more confident financial future.
Joseph Taylor | 20 June 2024
My eye-opening retirement audit
Personal Finance
My eye-opening retirement audit
I recently set a goal and worked out the required rate of return for my retirement portfolio. The results gave me plenty to think about.
Joseph Taylor | 29 May 2024
$3 million super tax coming whether we’re ready or not
Retirement
$3 million super tax coming whether we’re ready or not
A Senate Committee reported back last week with a majority recommendation to pass the $3 million super tax unaltered. It seems that the tax is...
Meg Heffron | 19 May 2024
How much does it really cost to run an SMSF?
Retirement
How much does it really cost to run an SMSF?
Use our free calculator to compare the cost against an industry or retail super fund
Shani Jayamanne | 15 May 2024
Is contribution splitting a forgotten strategy?
Retirement
Is contribution splitting a forgotten strategy?
It's a surprise how rarely we see ‘spouse contribution splitting’ in SMSFs. This type of splitting is a special rule that effectively...
Meg Heffron | 19 February 2024
Why the Government will continue to target super and the pension
Retirement
Why the Government will continue to target super and the pension
An aging population will drive policy decisions. 
James Gruber | 04 January 2024
Are you paying tax due to not starting a super pension?
Retirement
Are you paying tax due to not starting a super pension?
Pension payments in super after the age of 60 are tax free and anyone over 65 can switch their super into a pension account even if they do not...
Graham Hand | 12 October 2023
How the 30% super tax will hit balances over $3 million
Retirement
How the 30% super tax will hit balances over $3 million
It’s a better solution than forcing assets out of super or imposing personal marginal tax rates. But perhaps the bigger question is, what...
Graham Hand | 03 October 2023