Money

Some of the numbers associated with retirement seem really big.

Technical terminology is okay if it provides shorthand for complex ideas.

I have been astonished by the correspondence from women in the past few weeks, and one of the topics that has come up time and time again is how women’s retirement plans are derailed when they get divorced.

The events of the last few months have emphasised to me the importance of financial education.

I guess my column struck a nerve last week.

There was a big argument about superannuation earlier this year.

Most Australians will by now have heard about potential reforms to superannuation.

From July 1, your compulsory superannuation contributions will start to increase.

Have you ever stood in an ice-cream shop trying to decide which of the 100 flavours to have? You ask yourself, “do you play it safe or go for something new and exciting?” When it comes to choosing your superannuation it’s a bit like being at the ice-cream parlour, only you don’t get to enjoy your superannuation in the same way once you have made your decision.

When it comes to superannuation, I believe many Australians are feeling uneasy.

When it comes to growing your super savings, one of the first things you should do is track down your accounts and consolidate them.

Recently, a young graphic designer named Beverley told me, “When I go out to buy shoes, the nagging voice in my head says, ‘this should be going in super”.