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Victorians brace for big increase in probate fees.

This super strategy can help you avoid the ‘death tax’

If you’re not careful, the money you still have in super could be significantly taxed once you die.

  • Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon

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Federal Court documents show hundreds of messages the financial regulator will rely on in its case against Michael O’Connor, the national secretary of CFMEU’s manufacturing division.

Messages show how powerful union slugged workers’ retirement savings

When a $2.4 million contract between the CFMEU and industry fund First Super was up for renewal, a long-serving union secretary allegedly saw a profitable opportunity.

  • Sumeyya Ilanbey

Don’t worry, you’ll have enough in retirement … with one big proviso

Those retiring in coming years – particularly those who own their own home – won’t just be comfortable, they’ll be rolling in it.

  • Ross Gittins
MUFG chief executive Vivek Bhatia.

Company blamed for Cbus insurance delays hits back

Cbus has partially blamed administration platform MUFG for delays in paying out life insurance claims. The group’s CEO hit back on Friday.

  • Sumeyya Ilanbey
You can keep working and crack into your super with a transition to retirement income stream.

Can I quit and find another job but still access my super?

It’s possible to keep working and crack into your super with a transition to retirement income stream.

  • Noel Whittaker
Australians of all ages and stages of life are interested in financial advice - provided its not too expensive.

You can now get super advice for less than $100. Here’s how

Australians will now be able to access financial advice from their super fund for less than $100 following the introduction of new laws.

  • Nina Hendy
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This year’s surge in bank shares has been a major talking points in markets.

The one player fuelling the $148b bank bonanza

The surge in bank shares this year has been truly enormous. But if booming profits aren’t driving the great bank share rally, what is?

  • Clancy Yeates
When it comes to your inheritance, the ATO will generally leave you alone.

I’m about to receive my inheritance. Will I have to pay tax on it?

Inheritances are given a generous tax treatment in Australia, but if you invest the money, that’s a different story.

  • Paul Benson
People who start planning for retirement earlier end up in a better financial position.

This new law could transform your retirement, but the clock is ticking

How financial advice is delivered in Australia is likely to change for the better and there’s plenty to unpack here for the average person.

  • Bec Wilson
Cbus, chaired by Wayne Swan (left), was unable to demonstrate its controversial relationship with the CFMEU (pictured right, former Victorian CFMEU secretary John Setka) was in members’ best financial interest.

Senate committee orders Wayne Swan to explain ‘discrepancies’

Cbus’ chair will be asked to clarify “gaping holes” in his testimony last week following the release of an independent inquiry examining corporate governance failures at the fund.  

  • Sumeyya Ilanbey

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