End of Financial Year (EOFY) is a good time to show your super some love. EOFY often gets us thinking about money and your super deserves its moment too. You don’t need to do everything but a few small moves now could make a big difference over time. Your future self will thank you. A few EOFY super moves worth thinking about Add a little extra before 30 June (even small amounts can help over time). Choose the type of contribution that suits you. Check for potential extras, l

Payday Super means employers must pay super at the same frequency as they pay wages. The changes are being introduced to improve retirement outcomes and reduce unpaid super. Moving away from quarterly payments means more frequent compounding – and may also result in higher super payments on bonuses for some high income earners. From 1 July 2026, Payday Super changes will require employers to pay super at the same time as wages, rather than quarterly. For many Australians, thi

Retirement isn’t a single moment. It’s a long, wonderful chapter – and the choices you make today help determine how confidently you’ll step into it. Whether you’re 10 years or more away, or rounding the final bend into retirement, your super will always benefit from some love. Here’s how to make the most of your contribution opportunities. 3–10 years from retirement – Building momentum These are your prime years for super growth. With time on your side, even small boosts now

Super will soon need to be paid into your super account within seven business days of your regular pay, making it easier to check and grow your savings. Summary Almost half of all working Australians don’t check their super balance¹. But with Payday Super around the corner, and the ATO returning $1.1 billion in unpaid super to individual super accounts in 2024-25, there’s never been a better time to log in². Most people notice when their pay goes into their bank account. And

Downsizing the family home is often part of the longer term financial plans for many older Australians. But did you know that you could consider investing the proceeds of the sale of your family home to your super, depending on your age and circumstances, as a downsizer contribution? What is a downsizer contribution? Since 1 January 2023, if you’re aged 55 years or older you may be eligible to make a downsizer contribution of up to $300,000 to a complying super fund, from the

Over one quarter of a million Australians will start their retirement in 2026. Many more are looking ahead to the time when they can swap their 9 to 5 roles for the freedom of retirement. Getting the planning right will be critical for helping people to enjoy the retirement that they deserve. One of the biggest fears for retirees is whether their savings will last 1 . Will they truly have enough to enjoy the retirement they’ve planned for? The typical response is to reduce sp

What if you opted to give a present that could help shape the financial future for yourself or your loved ones? Before you make that transfer or sign over an asset, it’s important to consider the opportunities, risks and rules that come with financial gifts to ensure you avoid any unexpected surprises along the way. 1. Investing for family Imagine you make an initial investment of $1,000 in a long term, high return investment. Each year you add an additional $1,000. After 10

Estate planning is one of those tasks almost everyone means to get to, yet many only face it during a crisis. Families often describe the same moment. A parent dies, the surviving spouse and children open a cupboard or a laptop, and suddenly they are trying to reconstruct a life from scattered paperwork, half remembered details and password guesses. Grieving and guessing at the same time. We all want to protect the people we love, yet estate planning rarely feels urgent. Beha

You've spent your entire adult life working and now it’s time to kick back and do more of the things that interest you – whether perfecting your golf handicap, travelling the world or spending time with the grandkids, retirement is a time for an entirely new lifestyle. 1. Set up a spending plan It takes 12 to 18 months for new spending patterns to become established, so take the time to consider how your expenses are likely to change in retirement. Some things such as electri

Getting on top of your finances is one of the most common new year's resolutions Australians make. But only 12% of us achieve our goal. Here's how to be one of them. More than one in two Australians (52%) plan to get on top of their finances each year, according to research from the Federal government's Moneysmart website # . Popular goals include creating or updating a budget (43%), investing more (37%) and paying off debt (33%). But only about one in eight (12%) stick to th

The assets that make up your estate may include property, bank accounts, investments and superannuation. How your estate will be distributed after your death will depend on who you nominate to be beneficiaries in your Will. That is, your estate minus your superannuation – unless you have specifically nominated your estate to be the beneficiary of your superannuation. In that case, your Will can determine how your estate will be split. But if you haven’t nominated a beneficiar

In Australia, we’re pretty big on borrowing money. According to figures published by Finder in 2024, Australia takes the number three spot, after Switzerland and the Netherlands in the top five countries with the highest levels of household debt. So, if you’re in debt, you’re certainly not alone in owing money. Mortgage debt is the number one contributor to household debt, followed by personal loans, credit cards and student loans. Quick stats – average Australian debt levels

Australians are living longer than ever before due to a combination of factors including improved healthcare, better living conditions and over all better quality of life. With this longevity comes the challenge of ensuring financial security throughout a longer retirement. Data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) shows that life expectancy at birth is now 81.1 years for males and 85.1 years for females 1 . Despite the increases in these averages, many Australians

Super is money from your employer and your own savings you can use when you retire. As you earn an income it keeps growing a little at a time. But if you want to set yourself up for more choice for your life in retirement, there are two ways to help your super savings grow faster. Super booster #1: save more When you earn income, your super gets paid by your employer as a percentage of your salary. That’s something they are legally required to do and that’s why it’s called th

Living off the income from investments is a dream for many Australians. Along the way, passive income can help cover school fees, fund holidays or pay for life’s little luxuries. Whether you're just starting out or looking to diversify, here are three ways to invest for passive income, for different levels of risk appetite, investment experience and investment timeframes. 1. Dividend investing Investing in companies that pay dividends is one of the most popular ways to genera

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