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Ladies, we need to talk about super!
Ladies, it’s time for a little hard talk: we are not doing enough to take control of our retirement. A third of women will retire with nothing.
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Investment news
23 April 2018
Stocks fall as US yields rise and commodities tumble
A gauge of global equity markets declined on Monday as U.S. bond yields moved closer to the 3 percent level that has unsettled investors in recent months, while a fall in commodity prices pressured materials stocks.
23 April 2018
US dollar bounces across the board as bond yields rise
The U.S. dollar rallied to a seven-week high on Monday after a rise in the 10-year U.S. Treasury yield to within a whisker of the psychologically important 3-percent level prompted buying of the greenback, leaving the euro and yen sharply lower.
23 April 2018
US dollar hits two-week peak on higher yields
The U.S. dollar rose to a two-week high against a basket of currencies on Friday on rising U.S. yields, while sterling extended a decline in the wake of dovish comments from the head of the Bank of England.
Global news
23 April 2018
China may backslide on deleveraging if trade war looms
China’s efforts to reduce its reliance on debt and find a more sustainable route to grow its economy may be derailed by the simmering trade dispute with the United States, economists warn.
23 April 2018
Regulator backs increased fines for wrong doing
Australia's competition watchdog on Monday supported massive increases in financial penalties for companies caught doing the wrong thing, after widespread misconduct was exposed by an ongoing inquiry into the financial sector.
23 April 2018
Australia competition regulator flags Uber Eats
The head of Australia's competition regulator said on Monday it will scrutinise contracts between Uber Technologies Inc and restaurants that use its food delivery app Uber Eats.
Money and budgets
23 April 2018
RBA in 'no particular rush' to raise rates
The next move in Australian interest rates is likely to be up, but with unemployment falling only gradually there is "no particular rush" to hike, a top central banker said on Tuesday.
23 April 2018
Australian shares set to fall
Australian shares may slip on Monday, tracking Wall Street's dip on Friday following worries of a jump in U.S. bond yields, while weak metal prices could further dampen sentiment.
18 April 2018
Australia shares set to open higher
Australian shares are expected to rise on Thursday, helped by the materials and energy sectors, underpinned by robust commodities and oil prices.
24 October 2017
Grow your super
There are a number of ways to increase your super balance, with some far more simple than you'd think.
Read MoreSuperannuation news
16 March 2018
Why Australia's super system is world class
Let’s dig into why Australia’s retirement system is ranked among the top 3 for the second-year running!
15 March 2018
What do educators need to know about supporting children through grief?
Due to the large communities that education professionals are working with every day, they are frequently exposed to wider community issues such as domestic violence, health issues and the death of students or their family members.
13 March 2018
The added value of a Catholic school education
Five years after they graduate, more former Catholic school students are either working or studying than their peers, according to research from the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
Women and super
5 April 2018
How to effectively manage stress at work
Stress is a normal part of life: feeling tense and worried happens to everyone. In moderation, and short-term, stress can even be helpful to meet a deadline or try something new.
15 March 2018
Staying motivated when working from home
With an estimated 5.6 million Australians working from home (that’s half the workforce), it’s important to make sure this time is spent motivated for greater productivity.
11 February 2018
Helping women manage suicide risk
Female suicide is on the rise, with a Suicide Prevention Australia report also showing a widespread intentional self-harm issue, with the number of women aged 15-24 hospitalised due to self-injury increasing by more than 50% since 2000.