Superannuation
The power of superannuation, compounding, and staying the course
9 April
Superannuation is one of the most powerful long-term wealth-building tools available to Australians. Yet, despite its importance, it’s often misunderstood—particularly during periods of market volatility when balances fluctuate and confidence...[Read More]
Retirement success… but at what cost?
2 April
You made it. After decades of early mornings, long days, financial discipline, and countless sacrifices, you’ve reached retirement. The mortgage is under control, the superannuation balance looks solid, and the calendar is finally your own. For...[Read More]
Super funds urged to improve advice to help retirees
25 March
Australia’s superannuation industry is being nudged to do a better job supporting and educating members once they decide to retire, rather than simply counting dollars while they work. Super funds do a good job helping Australians build a nest...[Read More]
Sticky situation as super changes stretch small firms
25 March
Rising costs and cash flow pressures could force thousands of small business owners to dip into personal savings to comply with new superannuation rules. Changes slated for July 1 require employers to pay employees superannuation at the same time as...[Read More]
Working Fly-In Fly-Out (FIFO) can be a golden opportunity: 10 tips for money and life
12 March
Working Fly-In Fly-Out (FIFO) can be a golden opportunity to fast-track your financial future and build a life with purpose—if managed wisely. Whether you’re doing it for a few years to get ahead or making a long-term career out of it, the...[Read More]
Super tax changes a ‘down payment’ for greater reform
11 March
Wealthy superannuants will pay more tax on balances over $3 million after the Greens rolled over on demands to beef up the contentious new laws. The government is expected to get the long-promised tax changes passed through parliament by the end of...[Read More]
Volatility is normal: Why long-term wealth depends on staying the course
5 March
Turn on the news during any period of global unrest and it can feel like the financial world is unravelling. Markets fall sharply. Headlines scream crisis. Investors begin to question everything. And yet, history tells a very different story. Share...[Read More]
Middle-power deal with Canada shoots for super returns
4 March
More of the retirement savings of 14 million Australians will be invested in Canada under a landmark initiative signed in front of their visiting prime minister. Mark Carney kicked off his four-day Australian tour at an event in Sydney where the two...[Read More]
Should you move your super to cash when markets fall? Think again.
26 February
Every time markets dip, the same question rises to the surface: Should I move my superannuation to cash before things get worse? It’s a natural reaction. Watching balances fluctuate can be uncomfortable. But superannuation was never designed for...[Read More]
Retirement question a quarter of Aussies can’t answer
25 February
What’s your superannuation fund? That’s the question one in four Australians cannot answer at the top of their heads, as concern grows over workers’ lack of engagement with their retirement plans. Some 26 per cent of Australians cannot name...[Read More]
The quiet power of superannuation over time
19 February
Superannuation rarely feels urgent. It’s often out of sight, tucked away on payslips, and easy to ignore while life is busy. Yet for many Australians, super is one of the biggest financial assets they will ever build. The good news is that super...[Read More]
Why an annual financial review is one of the most valuable meetings you’ll have each year
12 February
Life rarely stands still—and neither should your financial plan. An annual financial review with your financial planner is not just a box-ticking exercise; it’s a powerful opportunity to reset, refine, and realign your money with the life...[Read More]
The value of super: What you don’t feel at first, but thank yourself for later
12 February
Superannuation is one of those things most Australians start without really feeling its value. It begins quietly—small contributions taken from each pay, numbers on a statement you might glance at once a year, if at all. In the early years,...[Read More]
Self-Managed Superannuation Fund (SMSF) checklist – key considerations and requirements
4 February
A Self-Managed Super Fund (SMSF) offers individuals more control over their retirement savings, but it comes with significant responsibilities. This checklist outlines key considerations and requirements to help ensure compliance and effective...[Read More]
7 Smart tax tips for busy professionals (and why a trusted accountant is your secret weapon)
29 January
For busy professionals, tax is rarely the top priority—until the deadline looms, the stress kicks in, and you’re scrambling through emails, receipts, and bank statements, wondering if you’ve missed something important. Between long work hours,...[Read More]