Our Member Services contact centre will be closed from 12pm Wednesday 18 December and re-open 8am Thursday 19 December. During this time, you can leave a message with your contact details and we will call you back.
January 30th, 2018
When it comes to saving money it pays to sweat the small stuff. A raft of everyday banking fees could be gouging a hole in your finances. It pays to get serious about bank fees. We explain what to watch out for to put valuable cash back in your pocket each year. Fees can start […]
Written by Andrew Jewell. There is a growing number of empty nesters in Australia – households in which children have left the family home (yes, most do leave eventually), leaving parents to reside in a large multi-bedroom home, or even acreage, that their lifestyle often no longer demands. In recent times, empty nester homes have […]
October 20th, 2017
In Australia, a person can retire at any age. However, it’s less a question of when and more a question of how – that being, how to fund your retirement. There’s no single approach to retirement and accumulating earnings to fund the desired retirement lifestyle. While some people plan their retirement with investments including a […]
October 18th, 2017
How to save money on food and reduce waste This is crazy. One in two Australian households say they have no cash to spare at the end of each month – yet we collectively toss out up to $10 billion in food each year. That makes it time to embrace ways to save money on […]
We share some common gaffes that could be holding you back from growing savings. If you’re struggling to find spare cash to grow savings, chances are you’re falling prey to a few money mishaps. We highlight the pitfalls to watch out for. The two’fer trap We all love a bargain, but those eye-catching “buy two, […]
July 27th, 2017
If the halfway mark of 2017 sees your savings looking a little lean, you could be caught in one of five money traps. We identify the hurdles reported by Aussie savers and how to overcome them. As the end of the financial year approaches, now is the ideal time to check your savings progress. If […]
July 20th, 2017
An offer to help you get your superannuation money early might seem like a great idea. But if you agree to it you could end up in a lot of trouble, according to the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC).
June 30th, 2017
Andrew Jewell, First Super’s Financial Advice & Education Manager explains the changes to the Concessional Contributions Cap and what it means to your Super. Recently, some members have been asking me what impact the reduction in the Concessional Contribution cap will have on their salary sacrifice contributions. There is a wider implication especially where the […]
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