The lost super pile keeps growing
There’s almost $18 billion of unclaimed superannuation. Here’s how to find it. When it comes to accumulated retirement savings, many Australians have a strong fear
5th November 2024
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Save for an emergency fund
An emergency fund is money you save to cover urgent or unexpected costs. This could be car repairs, unexpected travel or an urgent medical bill.
5th November 2024
Keeping records of shares and units
Records you need to keep When you sell your shares in companies or units in managed funds, most of the records you need will be
5th November 2024
Why value matters in investing – and what are valuations telling us now?
Key points – Starting point valuations – like yields and price to earnings ratios – are key drivers of medium-term investment returns. – Valuation starting
31st October 2024
Transfer from a foreign super fund to an Australian super fund
Overview Money you transfer from a foreign super fund to a complying Australian super fund may: count towards you super contributions caps, and be subject
29th October 2024
Avoiding sales pressure
Salespeople and advertisers use tactics to pressure you to buy a product or sign up to a service. Knowing their techniques can help you avoid
29th October 2024
What insurance do you need when buying a house?
When getting ready to buy property, there are many things to keep track of as settlement approaches. An important consideration is what you will need
29th October 2024
How do retirement income options compare?
Retirement is filled with opportunities and choices. There’s the time to travel more, work on long-delayed personal projects or volunteer your help to worthwhile causes.
29th October 2024
Nine bad habits of ineffective investors: common mistakes investors make
Key points – Many of the mistakes investors make are based on common sense rules of thumb that turn out to be wrong. – As
23rd October 2024