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This little‑known scheme can help first home buyers save thousands more for a deposit, with less tax

Young people saving through shares and ETFs are worried about capital gains tax changes. But first-home buyers may already have a better option: their...

21.05.2026 10

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Natalie Peng

How does your super balance compare to other people your age?

Your super balance isn’t supposed to be a scorecard. But there are simple steps everyone can take to boost it, at any stage of life.

20.03.2026 20

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Natalie Peng

Many super funds are still failing retirees, even as millions prepare to stop work

One in five super funds are leaving members to make high-stakes decisions about retirement alone.

01.12.2025 20

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The government’s super retreat fixes some design flaws, but creates a new distortion

The revised plan still leaves gaps – especially for people earning $45,000 or less a year – that will quietly chip away at its fairness over time.

15.10.2025 20

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Could Labor’s super tax reforms be headed for a makeover? Here’s how a redesign might work

Many Australians support the government’s plans to change the way large super balances are taxed. Yet key aspects of the policy still face vocal...

09.09.2025 20

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Markets are choppy. What should you do with your super if you are near retirement?

Retiring in a volatile market isn’t easy, but panic isn’t a plan. Here are some strategies to consider.

24.04.2025 10

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‘Behind every claim is a grieving family’. Death benefits inquiry demands change but lacks penalties

Excessive delays and hurdles are rife in Australia’s A$4 trillion superannuation industry’s death benefits system. There should be consequences...

01.04.2025 20

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Natalie Peng