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Superannuation outlook for 2007

The surprise super rules package announced in May was wide-ranging in its bid to make super attractive but younger Australians were largely overlooked.

Resolving super fund complaints

If you've got a problem with your super fund, here's how to get your complaint heard and resolved.

Choosing a super fund

First-timer or work veteran, make sure you end up in the super fund that suits you best

How your mortgage can boost your super

The abolition of tax on superannuation withdrawals once you turn 60 introduces an interesting strategy: you can now use your mortgage to bump up your super contributions.

Super: spouse contributions

Gillian Bullock examines the tax strategy behind spousal superannuation contributions.

Changes to superannuation suits the over 60s

The new superannuation regime is a tax–free piggy bank, but you have to be 60 to crack it.

Super switch-off

Bad advice and conflict of interest is costing super-choice victims thousands of dollars in retirement benefits, writes Susan Hely.

Superannuation jargon breakers

Understanding the ins and outs of superannuation is a whole lot easier when you know what all the jargon means. SuperRatings, a leading provider of independent superannuation research has compiled this handy list to help make sense of super.

Why it pays to find lost super

Search for your old super funds and reap the rewards. It pays to consolidate. Gillian Bullock explains.

Splitting makes super more attractive

In another tweak to make superannuation more attractive, the Federal Government has introduced the concept of super splitting. Gillian Bullock reports.

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