DIY investors stick to super strategy
MOST investors in DIY super funds are leaving their long-term investment plans unchanged despite the tumbling share markets.
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Look on the bright side for super funds
AS you watch your super nest egg erode in value, try to look on the bright side as funds make the most of bargain-basement prices.
Sliding super still the way to go
DON’T panic about your super savings despite the diabolical state of the sharemarket, experts say.
Super funds take $100bn hit
MORE than $100 billion has been wiped out of Aussie superannuation funds as the global financial meltdown worsens.
Super savaged in share rout
AUSTRALIANS on the verge of retirement will have to stay in the work force for two or three more years as their super drains away.
DIY is not a super choice for everyone
SINKING super returns are tempting people to think about taking a do-it-yourself approach, but financial experts warn it pays to be wary.
Australians’ super savings dive
THE horror year for super funds is getting worse – with the average fund now down nearly 10 per cent.
Super funds face climate change risks
CLIMATE change poses one of the greatest long-term risks for super funds, an industry conference has been told.
Gillard ‘couldn’t survive’ on aged pension
DEPUTY Prime Minister Julia Gillard admits she couldn’t survive on the age pension.
Super slide drives retirees to pension
DWINDLING super returns are forcing thousands of self-funded retirees on to the aged pension
Protecting your cash in retirement
THE burning question many retirees have is how to protect their capital. Where do you park your money that is truly safe?
Prepare for more super changes
MORE changes to super laws are on the way as part of the Federal Government’s sweeping review of the tax system.
How much money do you need to retire?
SUPERANNUATION savings have been hit recently, but the cost of living a comfortable retirement is rising. See how much you’ll need.
Retirees forced back to work
THE huge hit to superannuation savings is forcing some pensioners back into the workforce and making others delay retirement.
Baby boomers ‘can’t afford to retire’
FEWER than 20pc of baby boomers have enough super and insurance cover to fund their health care in retirement, a new study finds
Retirement not looking so super
ANNUAL superannuation statements due out in the next few weeks will give some cause for doubts about retirement savings.
Families bleeding dry retirement savings
SOME baby boomers may miss out on the pot of gold at the end of their working lives because of two things: their parents and children.
How to cope with the super blowout
NOW that most of us have “enjoyed” a negative superannuation return for the past year, what can we do about it?
Billions gone as super shrinks
YOUR retirement savings took a dive in June, thanks to a choppy month on the share market.
How much has your super fund lost?
CHANCES are your super fund has lost money this financial year. Take a look at the best and worst performing funds.
Can you afford to be a grey nomad?
IF YOU plan to become a grey nomad make sure you’re financially fit before you hit the road, with these expert tips.
Nest eggs can be guilt free
RETIRING in comfort may be something most of us aim for, but retiring with a clear conscience may not be an obvious priority.
Warning on dodgy super asset valuations
INVESTORS and super fund members beware. The Australian Tax Office is on the lookout for dodgy asset valuations.
Give the kids a super boost
PARENTS and grandparents are being urged to give young workers a kick-start in super using the $1500 co-contribution scheme.
Market falls wipe $50bn off super savings
FALLS in the share market have wiped an estimated $50 billion off the value of workers’ superannuation funds.
Don’t let your super top-up attract a hit
AS the end of the tax year looms make sure you know your super contribution limits so you’re not stung with penalty tax rates.
Super strategies that still work
DESPITE some rule changes last month, superannuation remains the best place for boomers to place their retirement savings.
Reap super rewards with some tweaking
A SUPER strategy to implement before June 30 is to take advantage of the Government’s co-contribution if you earn less than $58,000.
Super funds will shun home savers
MOST not-for-profit super funds are unlikely to offer First Home Saver Accounts because they will be too hard and expensive to run.
Closing the superannuation gap
RETAIL superannuation funds look like closing the performance gap on their not-for-profit rivals, an industry expert says.
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