Market developments during April 2026 included: Key Points Global equities rebounded strongly, looking through the geopolitical and oil price pressures. Inflationary pressures continue to cause markets to reassess the monetary policy paths of many central banks. Australian equities lagged global …
When markets get bumpy or household budgets feel tighter, it’s common for people to start questioning their super. If your balance has dipped or returns haven’t met expectations, you might wonder whether continuing to contribute is worth it – or …
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 …
Our phones contain so much personal information that it’s important to keep them secure. Follow these seven cybersecurity tips to help secure your mobile device from hackers and online fraud. Most of us are used to protecting our home computers …
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 …
We all want to earn high returns but every investment has some degree of risk; and higher returns generally mean higher risk. Think about the level of risk you’re comfortable with. How do you feel about risk? Do you like …
Careers pause, shift and evolve – especially for women. But even with nonlinear working paths, there are simple steps you can take to keep your super moving forward. Women’s working lives aren’t always linear. You might step in and out …
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. …
With cost of living pressures, everyone could do with some extra cash right now. One straightforward option is to stop cash leaving your account in the first place. In other words, check you’re not frittering away your hard earned money by paying …
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 …