The Super Guarantee timing trap for employers
How employers are being caught out by the timing of superannuation guarantee payments.
Super guarantee opt-out for employees with multiple employers
Employees with multiple employers can now opt-out of superannuation guarantee from all but one employer.
Should I pay off my mortgage or contribute to super?
It’s a common misconception that mortgage offset accounts are loan products when in fact they are savings accounts sitting within a mortgage structure. If you’re not sure how mortgage offset accounts might benefit you – read on!
Super in your 60s. It’s still not too late!
For most Australians, their 60s is the decade that marks retirement. For some this means a graceful slide into a fulfilling life of leisure, enjoying the fruits of a lifetime of hard work. However, for many it means a substantial drop in income and living standards. So how can you make the most of the last few years of work before taking that big step into retirement?
The super scheme for first home buyers
You’re moving into your new home; corks are popping and there are smiles all around – classic advertising that for many seems unattainable.
Although many Australians may want to bash the banks over tighter home lending criteria, it’s the bank regulator, the Australian Prudential Regulatory Authority (APRA) that has set these requirements to address the risks in the mortgage market. Low deposits were increasing the risks carried by lenders.