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Time to think ahead

While starting a new job is an exciting time, there are a number of considerations that come with stepping into a shiny new role.

Is super worth it?

It only takes two simple graphs to see just how big a role super could play in your retirement if you start making extra contributions earlier rather than later.

Which risk profile are you?

Investment is a complicated beast. Ambiguities and misinformation abound, and it’s hard to predict which investments are going to be worth your while, and which are going to make you want to get out of the game altogether.

John was permanently disabled and struggling with bills, until a First Super employee gave him the surprise of his life. Most people face a few obstacles in their lives, but some more than others. John, 56, was unable to work due to a disability. With John out of the workforce, life became a financial squeeze for himself and his […]

Before the inquiry into Economic Security for Women in Retirement reports its findings, the senator tells how we can work together to achieve real change. As the Chair of the Australian Senate’s inquiry into Economic Security for Women in Retirement, Senator Jennifer McAllister wants to know why so many Australian women enter retirement financially underprepared, […]

Don’t sweat over personal debt – there are clever ways to manage each type of credit. Aiming to be debt free is always a sensible goal. But we often need credit to achieve personal goals like buying a home or car. In fact, debt is very much a part of modern life. A whopping 69% […]

Miles Harley of ASIC’s Money Smart says detecting dodgy offers can be difficult, but there are a few tricks to help sniff out a scam.

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