As many readers will be aware, legally getting access to superannuation before retirement can be a rather difficult. But, back in 2005 things were made just a little easier. Superannuation law was amended to allow people to access their super from preservation age – currently 55, but progressively increasing to...

We are often told change is constant, and I think that we all recognize that this is a fact of life. This constant change is, I am sure, the reason why we are sometimes tired, a little jittery and above all, stressed. So, what is change and why is it...

Superannuation is not something we usually give a great deal of thought to, particularly if retirement is 10 years or more away. But perhaps it is worth investing a few moments to consider some recent changes, particularly if you have one or more super accounts that have become inactive. When...

As many readers will be aware, the family home is exempt from means testing for Social Security benefits, including the age pension. But this hasn’t always been the case. When the Commonwealth first introduced the age pension back in 1909, the family home was included as an asset. However, in...