‘Your Future, Your Super’ – what does it mean?

‘Your Future, Your Super’ – what does it mean?

The Your Future, Your Super reforms (YFYS Reforms) were passed in June 2021. The YFYS Reforms aim to make the super system better for members in four key ways: Stapling – preventing the creation of multiple unintended super accounts; YourSuper – empowering members by...
Retirement can be risky business

Retirement can be risky business

By Robin Bowerman, Head of Corporate Affairs, Vanguard Australia Anyone with a healthy superannuation balance heading into retirement in February 2020 would have felt relatively confident that they were both mentally and financially ready for the next chapter in life....
11 unique ideas that could help you save on renovation

11 unique ideas that could help you save on renovation

1. Try a working bee What better excuse to have a barbecue than with a working bee? Get family, friends, neighbours and co-workers together to turn mundane jobs into an afternoon of fun (and toil). Get them painting bedrooms, polishing decks or hammering shelves—while...
SMEs and the wealth shortfall

SMEs and the wealth shortfall

Many small business owners place all their faith – and life savings –in their business. There’s another way. As we recover from the impact of COVID-19 on our economy and our lives, there’s never been a better time to take a fresh look at your money, reset your goals...
With rates close to 0%, why bother with fixed income?

With rates close to 0%, why bother with fixed income?

According to a report in Bloomberg recently, while Vanguard data show a portfolio with 60 equities/fixed income mix returned an average 9.1% a year from 1926 to 2020, JP Morgan Asset Management recently estimated it will return just 3.7% over the next decade. Why? In...
Super investment options

Super investment options

Your super fund invests your money for you. Most funds let you choose from a range of investment options, from conservative to growth. It’s worth taking the time to check your options and decide what’s right for you. The options you choose can make a big...