Australia’s retirement system has a big blind spot

Australia’s retirement system has a big blind spot

Australia has dropped out of the top spot in the Asia Pacific when it comes to how well countries help their retirees manage their savings,and there’s a good reason why.

  • byBec Wilson

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Will a share transfer after death trigger a tax trap?

Will a share transfer after death trigger a tax trap?

Generally,when an asset changes ownership,a capital gains tax assessment is triggered. But there are exceptions.

  • byPaul Benson
‘New rhythm’:the boomers who are redefining retirement

‘New rhythm’:the boomers who are redefining retirement

Some retirees buy a caravan and never look back,but many are choosing new and flexible types of retirement.

  • byAnders Furze
Does it matter what time of the year I contribute to my super?

Does it matter what time of the year I contribute to my super?

Why monthly payments into your super are the best way to go,and how to claim the capital loss on a stock that has been delisted.

  • byNoel Whittaker
Gen Xers,it’s time for some superannuation housekeeping

Gen Xers,it’s time for some superannuation housekeeping

While retirement may increasingly seem a far-off illusion,spend a few minutes daydreaming and then do some fact-finding.

  • byEmma Koehn
Retirement is packed with choices:Here’s how to start

Retirement is packed with choices:Here’s how to start

Every year,about 120,000 people retire in Australia,and that number will only grow,so getting prepared is essential.

  • byBec Wilson
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Responsible investing:how to make your super match your values

Responsible investing:how to make your super match your values

Australians want their super to be invested responsibly. And super funds are giving them that option.

  • bySimon Webster
I’m separated from my ill husband. How will this affect our pension?

I’m separated from my ill husband. How will this affect our pension?

Just because you live separately to your partner doesn’t mean you’re “single” in the eyes of Centrelink.

  • byNoel Whittaker
Why Millennials should picture themselves (and their super) at 60

Why Millennials should picture themselves (and their super) at 60

While retirement may still feel decades away,there are three things Millennial workers should be doing now to get their super fighting fit.

  • byEmma Koehn
How the aged care reforms will make our housing crisis worse
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How the aged care reforms will make our housing crisis worse

It defies all logic that while creating policies to ease the housing crisis,the government is instead managing to intensify it.

  • byRachel Lane
If we want to all retire happy,one group of workers needs our help

If we want to all retire happy,one group of workers needs our help

When we’re talking about super and long-term pain,there’s one group of Australians that we need to bring back into the fold,and fast.

  • byVictoria Devine