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ME Bank’s latest Savings Intentions and Behaviours Report confirms that almost one in two (47%) Australian households are growing personal saving – with an average of $770 tucked away each month, up from $735 in mid-2014.

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Do you have a question about superannuation? First Super’s Superannuation Specialist, Peter Scott has the answers. Email Peter and he will respond to selected questions in the next issue. Peter has more than 35 years’ experience in the financial services industry. His knowledge, integrity and enthusiasm have helped thousands of people map out their financial […]

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The mining boom is over, but how will that affect the biggest investors in mining companies: super funds?

Choice has expressed concern over the small number of people registered for the Commonwealth Bank-run compensation scheme for victims of the bank’s past poor financial advice.

As the largest tissue manufacturer in the world, Kimberly-Clark recognises the importance of sustainable forest practices.

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The New Year is a chance to turn a new leaf, break old habits and start fresh ones – and setting a few financial resolutions can add wealth and prosperity to your 2015.

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Retire with a bigger age pension

It may be possible, if you act quickly. Currently, superannuation account-based income streams are treated differently under the income test. But from January next year, the deeming rules that apply to financial investments will be extended to account-based income streams, also known as allocated pensions and account based pensions. This change means that all financial […]

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Don’t go over the super caps

You can contribute extra to your super at any time to help increase your savings for the future.