Wealth

In a nutshell, $510,000 could be tipped into your super over the next four months or so.

How to play the looming increase in superannuation caps

The probable increases to superannuation contribution limits that could apply from July 1 this year open up a range of possible strategies to employ over the next few months. Here’s what you can do . . .

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Rising inflation can help you boost your superannuation.

Why rising inflation is so good for your superannuation

While Australia’s December inflation data confirmed the price rises being experienced by everyone, there’s a hidden silver lining that can supercharge your retirement savings.

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Got parents in aged care? Did you know there’s a means-tested daily care fee cap, which is the maximum amount payable by an individual towards their daily care?

Australia’s complicated aged care fees explained

Q+A: Got parents in aged care? Did you know there’s a means-tested daily care fee cap, which is the maximum amount payable by an individual towards their daily care? Here’s how it works . . .

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The FIRE movement, which looks at getting younger people financially independent and retired earlier, has been dealt major blows by inflation and soaring housing costs.

These two Australians argue anyone can get rich young

The FIRE personal finance movement has faced some headwinds as inflation rebounds and markets wobble, but this Perth man still thinks he can retire by 30 years old.

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Customers have reported being unable to transfer their cash due to the outage.

Big four bank customers affected by major outage

Frustrated customers of a big four bank have reported a major internet banking outage, affecting their ability to access their cash.

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Shocking wealth surge for Aussie billionaires revealed

Billionaire wealth surged 16 per cent last year while millions of Australians struggled with poverty and food insecurity, prompting calls for urgent tax reform.

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A couple may only need $432,000 in their superannuation to retire comfortably. Supplied

Shock amount you need to retire comfortably

New figures based on what retirees are actually spending in retirement shine a light on just how much superannuation Aussies need when they leave the workforce.

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Here’s three simple strategies to start using your super savings that may be available to anyone in their 60s, regardless of their employment status.

How to tap into your super AND keep working

Here’s three simple strategies to start using your super savings that may be available to anyone in their 60s, regardless of their employment status.

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How Australians could be $200,000 better off in retirement. NewsWire / Nicholas Eagar

How a simple change in super could leave you $200k richer

Australians are being urged to do one thing over the summer break that could have a huge pay off.

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Super changes early in your working life could result in massive gains come retirement. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

The one tweak that could grow your super by $200,000

A major superannuation fund says a lack of engagement with your super fund can have huge financial consequences come retirement time.

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Young Australians are feeling the pressure to keep up with what they see on social media.

Gen Z’s risky approach to money revealed

Younger Australians are turning to an unlikely source for financial advice – one which could be creating dangerous pressures and unrealistic expectations.

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The price Aussies will pay to top up their UK pension is changing. But does the deal still makes sense, even with the higher rate?

Do rule changes still make ‘buying’ a UK pension worth it?

Big changes to accessing the highly lucrative UK State pension will have a dramatic impact on its attractiveness to Aussies making use of the scheme. But does the deal still stack up?

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Over age pension age and still working? Here’s how giving up work could leave a couple better off in retirement.

Why your husband quitting could leave you both better off

Q+A: Over age pension age and still working? Here’s how giving up work could leave a couple better off in retirement.

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New research shows the ongoing cost-of-living crunch is calling time on an Aussie tradition as old as Vegemite, and has revealed a shock gender divide.

Cost of living quietly killing this beloved Aussie tradition

New research shows the ongoing cost-of-living crunch is calling time on an Aussie tradition as old as Vegemite, and has revealed a shock gender divide.

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How a just a few small tweaks to your retirement planning strategy now can get you $68,000 a year for life when you give up the daily grind.

How a few tweaks could mean $68,000 a year in retirement

Q+A: Here’s how a just a few small tweaks to your retirement planning strategy now can get you $68,000 a year for life when you give up the daily grind.

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