superannuation

Latest news and analysis on superannuation

Education

The cost of a comfortable retirement just topped $75,000: Can you afford it?

Retirement costs are rising faster than inflation. Here’s what the latest benchmarks say - and how to avoid falling short.
Vishal Teckchandani
Livewire Markets
Education

3 changes that helped my super grow faster

If you’re in your 20s to 50s, applying these tips could make a meaningful difference to your quality of life in your golden years.
Vishal Teckchandani
Livewire Markets
Property

Marcus Padley on the property vs shares debate: “Investment properties are for rich old people"

Prompted by a conversation with his daughter, the stockbroker shares his take on the property vs shares debate for young investors.
Vishal Teckchandani
Livewire Markets
Education

Four ways to boost your super this financial year

What you need to know about contributing to your super.
Sara Allen
Livewire Markets
Education

What you need to know about the new tax on higher superannuation balances

The exact changes from Division 296 and what it means for taxing capital gains.
Sara Allen
Livewire Markets
Education

A proposed tax on unrealised capital gains could hit your super in years to come

New legislation in the Senate could affect more than the anticipated 80,000 Australians in time.
Sara Allen
Livewire Markets
Property

The ins and outs of buying property with your superannuation

Property may be one of your biggest assets – can you use your super to buy it?
Sara Allen
Livewire Markets
Education

Are you investing in the top-performing super funds in Australia?

Many Australians are ambivalent about their super - but as one of your biggest investments outside of property, you should be watching it.
Sara Allen
Livewire Markets
Education

The 2 big changes you need to know in FY25

....and how they affect your finances.
Sara Allen
Livewire Markets
Education

Want more money this tax season?

Manage your tax and boost your superannuation with these pre-30 June strategies from the experts.
Sara Allen
Livewire Markets
Education

The 3 biggest challenges facing retirees (and how to manage them)

It's not all sunshine and relaxation in retirement. Here are three investment challenges and how you can build your portfolio to beat them.
Sara Allen
Livewire Markets
Macro

A snapshot of Australian bank/super fund exposure to commercial real estate

Bank exposure to commercial real estate has risen to 13% of loans, while super fund holdings total a larger 16% of their assets.
Kieran Davies
Coolabah Capital
Education

More money for living the retirement dream? Here’s what you need to know

The caps on what you can contribute to your super are changing - just in time to take advantage of tax changes.
Sara Allen
Livewire Markets
Education

Where your super is invested for your stage of life

Ever wondered how your super is managed? Aware Super and Mercer shared what you need to know
Sara Allen
Livewire Markets
Education

How to evaluate your super fund

Despite its massive size, the super industry can be opaque. Here’s what you need to know about selecting your super fund.
Sara Allen
Livewire Markets
Asset Allocation

Retirement and legacy: No longer just the pot of gold at the end

New research on Australia's intergenerational transfer of wealth shows we are changing. And changing again.
Kym Sheehan
Livewire Markets
Education

What you need to know about the new proposed tax on superannuation earnings

The Federal Government has released legislation to tax unrealised capital gains for superannuation balances exceeding $3 million.
Sara Allen
Livewire Markets
Livewire Live

Why Australia may turn out to be the luckiest country of all

Millennials are set to be the luckiest of the lucky, all thanks to superannuation, according to Andrew McKie of Elston Asset Management
Kym Sheehan
Livewire Markets
Equities

The Australian superannuation performance test: Sensible but flawed?

We take a look at the performance test on Superannuation funds in Australia.
Stephen Bennie
Castle Point Funds
Property

How to buy a property with your superannuation

The great Australian dream may be taking a beating with high property prices and rising interest rates, so could tapping super do the trick?
Sara Allen
Livewire Markets
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