Money

Money 3 enriching phases of superannuation: what you should know In 1992, the Australian Government introduced the compulsory Superannuation Guarantee (SG) to pay a percentage of all workers' wages into a super fund that would be invested and 'preserved' for them until retirement. Margaret McKay explains the 3 phases of superannuation that you need to understand to take advantage of it.

Money 9 no-nonsense tips to invest for future wealth and income If you have superannuation, you're already a passive investor in shares, bonds or other asset classes. If you want to become an active investor to grow your assets to become a future income stream, then listen up to AMP's head of investment strategy and chief economist Shane Oliver's advice.

Money 9 hacks to lower your mobile phone costs Are your mobile phone costs creeping too high? Margaret McKay has just investigated how to get hers lower and she shares her hacks with Citro.

Money 8 ways to reduce your internet costs Can we maximise our connectivity but minimise our internet bills? With broadband costs rising, Carolyn Tate has uncovered 8 savvy ways to reduce your ongoing home internet costs.

Money Is now the time to go into business for yourself?Running your own freelance or microbusiness can be a great pathway to retirement, where you earn a few dollars and get to do work on your own terms. Flying Solo’s Suze English explains Hemi Hossain’s advice for starting your own microbusiness.

Money Fabulously frugal ways to make a budget (without busting your lifestyle)We all know there is a cost of living crisis out there, but Carolyn Tate has come up with ways to beat rising costs (without turning into a Scrooge). Here is the simple way to budget so you can continue to live well.

Money Unlock your entitlements: 12 amazing benefits for older Australians Australia has a raft of benefits lurking within its retirement income and health system, often with confusing eligibility and application processes. Carolyn Tate summarises 12 great support services, concessions and rebates available to many older Australians.

Money Understanding superannuation and how retirement income works Have you ever wanted to understand more about retirement income sources and how money works once you officially stop accumulating superannuation? Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon explains the basics of how superannuation income streams work (and how they fit in with the age pension and tax).