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Peter Freeman explains that super choice is not just about allowing employees to shift their super to a cheaper, better-run fund.

Reasons not to retire

Kaye Fallick writes in the March issue of Money that it's probably time to retire the notion of fulltime retirement. After all, golf and gardening may not be enough for baby boomers starting to consider their retirement options.

Super strategies: where to invest

A three percent difference in performance in your super fund each year can have a huge impact on your final balance as the laws of compounding get to work. Gillian Bullock reports.

Plan your happy retirement

ASIC has some useful advice for planning your retirement – and it's never too early. Effie Zahos reports.

A super problem to steer clear of

Rick is 35 years old, married with a couple of kids. His story, as told to the Australian Securities and Investments Commission, shows how a scheme to get his super early brought his finances undone.

The best way to top up your super

Co-contributions are vying with salary sacrifice as the best way to top up your super. And from next year the right to choose the fund your super goes into is also good news for many people, writes Peter Freeman.

Getting the most from your super

Choices you make about your super can really affect how much money you'll get when you retire says the Australian Securities and Investments Commission.

Switching funds

For managed funds investors who are chasing a bigger slice of a stronger sharemarket, switching funds may not be the best way to do it. Majella Corrigan reports.

Good times for industry super funds

Industry super funds are looking good. Low fees and strong performance are proving a big drawcard. Anthony O’Brien reports.

How to protect your super from scams

Beware, illegal schemes to access your super early have increased. Find out how you can protect your hard earned money with these tips from ASIC.

Taking five in retirement

Max Walsh discusses the “take-five” strategy for retirement income and ways to ensure your super doesn’t suffer from fluctuations in the economy.

Do you know enough about super?

Majella Corrigan reports that a lack of knowledge of superannuation fees and charges, could have a considerable effect on longer-term returns and implications for the funds you choose.

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