Insights

Personal transformation can be challenging. We all have habits we’d like to break and behaviours we’d like to do more of. But when we do

It’s easy to be inspired by the super-profitable renovations and dream rebuilds we see on TV. In real life, the picture can be a little

Employers are desperate for workers and cost of living pressures are making it tough to live on a pension. That’s a perfect mix of conditions

If someone offers to withdraw your super or move it to a self-managed super fund (SMSF) so you can get the money, it could be

Look for a good currency exchange rate and check the fees when sending money overseas. A small difference can mean more money gets to your

Refinancing your home loan to take advantage of a lower interest rate might save you money. Before you switch, make sure the benefits outweigh the

Withdrawing part of your superannuation fund balance then paying it back into the account, known as a recontribution strategy, may sound a little strange but

We spend decades watching our super balances grow but for those thinking about retirement in the next few years, it can be confusing to work

Have a savings goal and budget It’s much easier to be a good saver if you have a goal in mind. It might be a

It’s nice to enjoy a break over the summer months. In fact, it’s an Aussie tradition – that mass exodus after Boxing Day that sees

Christmas is a time for giving and it’s so easy to get caught up in the joys of the festive season and lose track of

You can get your super when you retire and reach your ‘preservation age’. This is between 55 and 60, depending on when you were born.