Superannuation
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I want to switch super funds. Should I wait for markets to recover?
It can feel dangerous messing with your super while markets are volatile, but it’s unlikely to have a major impact on your returns.
- Paul Benson
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Can I access my super to pay for dental work?
You can crack into your super for healthcare reasons, including dental work, but only under a very strict set of rules.
- Noel Whittaker
- Opinion
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Spending super on housing could ruin your retirement. Here’s a better idea
While the positives of dipping into super to own a home include shielding people from rent volatility and building equity, the risks are significant.
- Grace Bacon
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What’s wrong with leaving my super in the default option?
There’s nothing wrong with being conservative with your super, but depending on your age, you could be missing out on some big returns.
- Paul Benson
- Analysis
- Cybersecurity
There’s one way you can make your super more secure
Super funds are attractive targets for hackers, and recent attacks on funds have put the sector’s security practices under the microscope.
- Tim Biggs
Cheaper fuel? Five ways the market meltdown affects you
Super balances, home loan repayments and the price of petrol could all be affected by the recent mayhem on financial markets.
- Clancy Yeates
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Estate planning: the crucial step too many Australians avoid
We make detailed plans for retirement, and spend our whole working lives building up superannuation, but what about our financial legacy?
- Katie Cunningham
$4.2t superannuation sector in crosshairs after cyberattacks
The financial regulator has stepped up scrutiny of the superannuation industry after a co-ordinated attack on some of the country’s largest funds exposed serious cybersecurity weaknesses.
- Sumeyya Ilanbey
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Donald Trump’s sharemarket bloodbath hits Australians’ savings
Retirement savings are taking a beating, and economists predict equity prices will fall further.
- Sumeyya Ilanbey
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