Superannuation
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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
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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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Should I start drawing on my super if the markets are down?
Starting to tap into your super during heavy market fluctuations can feel like a bad move, but it can actually benefit you.
- Paul Benson
Super hack a ‘wake-up call’ to make funds safe as a bank
A former eSafety commissioner says Friday’s attack on Australia’s largest super funds raises questions about password hygiene and basic security.
- Brittany Busch and Michaela Whitbourn
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Money lost, accounts accessed: Super funds attacked using stolen passwords
Major industry super funds and the largest retail superannuation brand owner, Insignia, have been compromised by hackers who have stolen about $500,000.
- Sarah Danckert and Sumeyya Ilanbey
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