Superannuation
Super guarantee contributions due by 28 July
12 July
Remember, super guarantee (SG) contributions for your eligible employees are due by 28 July. Follow Ricky’s story below to learn more about your obligations as an employer. Ricky operates a florist where he hires multiple employees to help...[Read More]
Stop making a super mistake today
11 July
It’s approaching the time of year when you’ll receive your annual superannuation statement. Whether it arrives via email or snail mail, many Australians rarely give it a second glance. Why this could be a super mistake It is important to know...[Read More]
Make the most of End of Financial Year opportunities 2022/23
16 May
With the end of the financial year drawing near there may be some valuable opportunities that may be worth discussing. Depending on your personal circumstances, there may be some beneficial planning strategies you can implement before 30...[Read More]
Payment change set to boost superannuation by thousands
3 May
Australian workers are set to retire with thousands more in their superannuation accounts thanks to more frequent payments from employers. From July 1, 2026, employers will need to pay super at the same time as wages and salary. The changes...[Read More]
Accessing your super early may be illegal
19 April
Super funds have an important role to play in maintaining the integrity of the superannuation system by ensuring benefits are not released where the member has not met a condition of release. This includes where a member has requested a rollover to...[Read More]
Women underpaid $1.3 billion in super over a year
29 March
Australian women were underpaid $1.3 billion in superannuation over 12 months thanks to a little-known law from the 1990s. About one in five women did not receive the full amount of superannuation owed to them in the 2019-2020 financial year,...[Read More]
SMSF – The Next Gen
28 March
While self-managed super funds have long been the preserve of older Australians with time on their hands and large superannuation balances, recent data suggests that younger Australians are increasingly choosing to take direct control of their...[Read More]
Super gender gap costing women thousands each year
8 March
Working mums will lose thousands of dollars in retirement savings every year the federal government resists paying super on parental leave, new modelling shows. The analysis by industry fund Hesta and Laneway Analytics estimates women have...[Read More]
Don’t bank your retirement on your business
22 November
Are you one of the many business owners who are ignoring superannuation in preference for re-investing spare funds in your business, hoping you can then sell at a premium when it comes time to retire? At some magical time in the future, do you...[Read More]
Do Australians have an underinsurance problem?
6 April
While the title of this post may surprise some people, it’s actually a rhetorical question. In fact, as far back as 2005, the Australian Securities & Investments Commission (ASIC) was already reporting on home building underinsurance. There...[Read More]
Thinking about self-managed super?
27 January
(ATO) If you set up a self-managed super fund (SMSF), you're in charge – you make the investment decisions for the fund and you're held responsible for complying with the super and tax laws. It's a major financial decision and you...[Read More]
Choosing a super fund is like picking your perfect match [VIDEO]
29 January
MoneySmart (ASIC) Choosing a super fund is a bit like dating. Pick the right fund and you'll be set for a long, happy and comfortable life when you retire. Set your sights on the wrong one and you're in for a world of pain. Here's how to choose...[Read More]