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Which Australian towns and cities have the highest average superannuation balances?

The superannuation hotspots where locals have the highest average balances | FULL LIST

Some towns harbouring big super balances just might surprise you. Does your city or town make the national top 20?

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The super statement mistake that could cost you thousands

Australians are throwing away up to $125,000 in retirement savings by ignoring the most important financial document of the year.

Defensive strategiesThe Wall Street Journal

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Super funds face volatile markets with boom years behind them

After three boom years, super fund managers are now bracing for less spectacular returns as growing volatility in global financial markets prompts more defensive strategies.

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WEALTHSuperannuation

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Super versus the mortgage: where to put retirement savings

Home loans in retirement are increasingly common, and super can be used to repay them, but is denting your nest egg worth it?

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How looming super changes will impact you

Superannuation changes are on the way, battlelines have been drawn for the election, and experts say it pays to be prepared.

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Why our super system is slipping down global retirement rankings

Aussie superannuation balances have passed $4 trillion, but we’re losing ground in some global measurements. There are key reasons for this.

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LOST SUPER: The Central and North Burnett are being urged to track down millions in lost super. Picture: Cathy Adams.

Wealthy versus battlers: is superannuation fair?

Superannuation is great for growing wealth, but there remains a huge gap between the rich and the rest. What’s the alternative?

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Super taxes surge: here’s why

A growing pool of national savings is good for tax collectors, budget documents show. The forecasts may surprise you.

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Super caps climb to allow more tax deductions

Larger tax breaks loom for people with spare cash to pump extra into their super fund and boost their retirement nest egg.

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