The gender pay gap has been a hurdle for women’s income for decades, with a lot of organisational work being put in to help close it. While the gap is not as stark as it was when our parents were growing up, according to the Workplace Gender Equality Agency, women who work full time are still earning $319.20 less a week than their male counterparts based on seasonally adjusted average weekly earnings.
Read More
Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers has released the Intergenerational Report (IGR) today, giving Aussies an insight into how current policies might impact the economy in the long-term.
Read More
Superannuation is doing super at the moment according to Chant West, despite the current state of the economy. Super funds have ended the financial year on a high, especially with regards to the growth investment option.
Read More
Aussies may need to review their superannuation investments as the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) takes action against ethical super funds that have possibly engaged in misleading conduct.
Read More
International and Australian shares have trended upwards in the last 12 months according to SuperRatings, so Aussies who have been making investments in their superannuation fund may be receiving strong returns.
Read More
New research from Aware Super indicates that to enjoy a comfortable retirement lifestyle Aussies may need to retire with $595,000 in their superannuation fund.
Read More
It’s the start of a new 2023/24 financial year, and this means that from 1 July, you’ll be getting a bump in the super contributions made on your behalf by your employer.
Read More.png?width=324)
Retirement approaches quickly for some, which makes the rising cost of living a particular worry for those laying down future plans. Indeed, a new survey from Australian Seniors reveals 9 in 10 participants over fifty expect inflation to continue in 2023 – and are deeply concerned about how it could affect their super.
Read More.jpg?width=324)
Super is a fact of working Australian life, much the same as death and taxes. However, new research from Industry Super Australia (ISA) reveals that a legal loophole has cheated Aussies out of billions in unpaid super – and why it’s critical your super should come with your paycheck.
Read More
It’s not uncommon for superannuation funds to lose money for a year or two. After all, investments don’t guarantee returns, and super funds can be just as vulnerable to economic headwinds as property values and shares.
Read More