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Most super funds offer life, total and permanent disability (TPD) and income protection insurance for their members.  When reviewing your insurance, check if you're covered through your super fund. Compare it with what's available outside super to find the right...

Your super is there to help fund your retirement. However, if you’re finding it hard to make ends meet, you can apply to access your super early to help pay your living expenses. Severe financial hardship If you’re experiencing severe financial hardship, you can apply...

Income protection insurance pays part of your lost income if you're unable to work because of a disability caused by illness or injury. It can help pay the bills so you can focus on getting better. What income protection insurance covers If you're unable to work due...

Here are some tips that can help you build confidence in your investing approach, no matter what the markets are doing. Emotions always play a role in investing. For some investors, especially newer ones, it can be hard to separate the idea of investing from “losing...

Downsizer contributions Once you reach age 55, you may find yourself wanting to downsize your family home into something smaller or more suited to your changed needs. How it works The downsizer contribution allows eligible Australians aged 55 or older to sell their...

Succession planning can be difficult at the best of times without dealing with the added pressures farmers have recently faced with droughts, fires and floods. And that’s why it is even more important to plan early and get it right when you are on the land. You are...

The new year is a great time to get into financial shape. Here's some simple steps to develop new investing habits. The new year often comes with resolutions to get healthier and fitter. On the financial front, it’s also a great time to review investments and...

Key takeaways Market volatility ups and downs can be unsettling – that’s why it’s important to remember super is a long-term investment Jumping into and out of investments could jeopardize a long-term retirement savings plan, especially when it comes to your super....

What exactly does responsible investment mean? Is there trade-off between ESG considerations (investing responsibly) and investment returns? Read on to find out more. A growing number of Australian investors are taking a responsible approach to their investing, quite...

Key Points: Never use the same password or variations of the same password, utilise different numbers and letters with a mixture of capital and lower case letters Online quizzes may be fun but usually there is a catch, and that catch can be your personal data Scammers...

Key takeaways Understanding the different types of investments in super and how they work, can help you decide if your current investment approach is right for you A growth investment approach has the potential to provide you with higher returns, over the long term A...