Millions of Australians will be able to tap their super fund for more financial advice about their retirement and superannuation, under changes being announced by the federal government, but they will have to pay for the benefit.
Trial begins for financial adviser accused of stealing more than $1 million from clients' superannuation funds
Mark Sebo stands accused of stealing more than $1 million from the superannuation accounts of eight clients and spending it on online gambling.
Photo shows A side view of a man wearing sunglasses and a blue suitRates rise smashes business owner already working two jobs
Mia De Rauch says she has "no more time to give" as she runs a video production business and works hospitality shifts to keep up with increasing mortgage repayments and bills.
Photo shows A woman holding bills outside a house'Clearly disturbing': Treasury referred PwC to police after emails exposed by Senate
Treasury boss Steven Kennedy says he was able to refer PwC to police for investigation thanks to a push by senators to expose the depth of the firm's tax leak scandal.
Photo shows A close-up of a corporate pwc logo on a reflective glass building panel.Clare got paid $16 an hour in cash thinking it was fair. Now she realises she was ripped off
Employers who deliberately don't pay their workers their full wages and superannuation on time could face tougher penalties under a federal government crackdown, with the possibility businesses will be made to make super payments more frequently.
Photo shows A girl sitting at a pub with a drinkAustralia's HECS debt has topped $74b. How long does it take the average student to pay theirs off?
Those with some of the country's biggest HECS-HELP debts would be more than 100 years old before even coming close to paying them off without voluntary extra repayments.
Topic:Explainer
Photo shows A graduate holds on to his hat while talking on his mobile phoneLabor wants to revamp superannuation, but does it have workers' interests in mind?
Political ideology and business interests have long guided decision-making on what happens to people's superannuation. But the $3.3 trillion in retirement savings belongs to workers, writes Nassim Khadem.
Photo shows An illustration of a pink egg in a blue nest with flying money notes with dollar signs on themAustralians need good financial advice more than ever. Here's how to get it
Five years ago, Australia had 28,000 financial advisers. Today there are 16,000. So where can you get financial advice? A new report offers a good answer — and it's something I used to argue against, writes Peter Martin.
Topic:Analysis
Photo shows Woman looks at laptop screen, for a story about energy bill shock.'It just came out of nowhere': How Rosetta avoided having to beg for help during hard times
When everything went wrong financially for Rosetta Ianchello, a scheme set up by charity Good Shepherd and the National Australia Bank helped her to manage her debt.
Photo shows A woman sits outdoors near a carparkCaddick's husband didn't ask her why their Sydney home was being raided, inquest told
Anthony Koletti was shocked when ASIC and the AFP raided the home he shared with his wife Melissa Caddick in 2020 but didn't ask the alleged fraudster why she thought a search warrant had been granted, an inquest hears.
Photo shows a man walking on along a footpathAMP fined $14.6 million over 'fee for no service' scandal
The Federal Court imposes a $14.6 million fine on embattled wealth manager AMP, which ripped off customers by charging them fees without providing a service in return.
Photo shows AMP logo in the window of the wealth manager and bank's Sydney CBD branch, with people reflected in glass.Financial counsellors brace for 'perfect storm' of mortgage repossessions
Jacqueline Goodwin became a widow with two babies at the age of 25. She says a financial counsellor helped her overcome extreme budget stress and she's not alone, with experts expecting a spike in mortgage repossessions amid the rising cost of living.
Photo shows Smiling photo of Brisbane woman Jacqueline Goodwin in her house.