Why super new year's tips aren't all they're cracked up to be
When the new year rolls around, so do the superannuation suggestions, as regular as the countdown itself. But are these tips truly the fireworks they're made out to be?
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2025 superannuation trends and predictions
From housing affordability to retirement income reform, superannuation is at the centre of some of the biggest financial conversations in Australia. If you’re wondering what’s next, we’ve got you covered.
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Super boosting strategies to take into 2025
Building a comfortable retirement takes strategic planning and smart decisions about your superannuation. Whether you’re just starting your career or counting down to retirement, understanding how to maximise your super contributions and optimise your investment strategy can significantly impact your future financial security.
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The super gender gap and how we can close it: Mozo talks to personal finance author, Pascale Helyar-Moray
Pascale Helyar-Moray, professional speaker, first-time author, and founder of Grow My Money, is passionate about closing the gender superannuation gap.
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Super funds close the year strong with November gains
After a quiet October, November brought welcome gains for superannuation members, with strong international share performance leading the way. SuperRatings estimates that the median balanced option delivered a 2.4% return for the month, helping to solidify what has been a better-than-expected year.
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Super returns 13% for the year through Sept, plus other highlights from APRA report
Australia’s superannuation system continues its upward trajectory, with returns for the year up 13% and total assets also growing at impressive rates. As at September 2024 total assets have reached $4.1 trillion, of which $2.8 trillion are held within funds regulated by the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA).
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Government reforms aim to improve retirement support for Australian seniors
As the superannuation industry has focused on helping us watch our balances (hopefully) grow into enough to retire on, the government has realised it’s been overlooking the people the system is ultimately for: those who are already retired and need help navigating retirement and managing their hard-earned savings.
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High living costs force seniors to rethink retiring and their estate
A new report from Australian Seniors, titled Inheritance & Retirement Report 2024 , reveals that nearly a third of Aussies over 50 have decided to postpone their retirement due to the rising cost of living, facing the compounding pressures of funding their own retirement while also having enough left over to leave to their kids.This balancing act has led to some interesting developments in the way families are distributing inheritances. The report found that a whopping 69% of older Austrlaians have already given or plan to give their inheritance to their children or grandchildren before they themselves pass away.
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Super blind spots: Most Aussies don't want their money locked up.
A new survey from Mozo highlights a concerning trend: a staggering number of Australians are willing to dip into their superannuation early, and without even knowing how much is in there in the first place. Talk about long-term consequences for their retirement!
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Super needs more rizz, says Moneysmart
ASIC’s Moneysmart recently convened a roundtable to work out why younger generations are feeling in the dark about their superannuation. Hint: funds just aren’t speaking the same language. And their comms skills? Mid at best.
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