financial security

Financial planning

Advice by super funds 'generally appropriate'

The quality of advice provided by retail funds and industry funds have been found to be similar, according to the Australian Securities and Investments Commission....

Financial planning

FNF launches indigenous financial literacy program

First Nations Foundation has launched the program to help indigenous people better understand financial concepts in a way unique to their communities....

Financial planning

Slowing GDP growth a red flag to check super

Yesterday’s confirmation that Australia’s economy was at its weakest since the global financial crisis in 2009 should serve as a warning to the public to protect their lo...

Financial planning

Aussies urged to check finances ahead of possible rate cut

Australians should be focused on how to protect their long-term financial security ahead of the Reserve Bank of Australia’s decision on interest rates tomorrow....

Financial planning

ATSI Australians suffering the most financial stress

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are struggling with access to financial services and suffering the most financial stress in Australia, according to a worrying new ...

Superannuation

Budget super reforms to go before Senate

The Federal Senate will this week consider the controversial amendment to the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act first proposed by the then-Treasurer Scott Morriso...