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Last updated: September 17, 2008 08:57am

Superannuation

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Super savaged in share rout

Superannuation

AUSTRALIANS on the verge of retirement will have to stay in the work force for two or three more years as their super drains away.

DIY is not a super choice for everyone

Nest egg

SINKING super returns are tempting people to think about taking a do-it-yourself approach, but financial experts warn it pays to be wary.

Australians' super savings dive

Money

THE horror year for super funds is getting worse - with the average fund now down nearly 10 per cent.

Super funds face climate change risks

Money tree

CLIMATE change poses one of the greatest long-term risks for super funds, an industry conference has been told.

Gillard 'couldn't survive' on aged pension

Julia Gillard

DEPUTY Prime Minister Julia Gillard admits she couldn't survive on the age pension.

Super slide drives retirees to pension

Broken piggy bank

DWINDLING super returns are forcing thousands of self-funded retirees on to the aged pension

Contributions to super hit two-year low

Piggy bank

HIGHER interest rates and a volatile share market have stemmed the rush of workers voluntarily contributing to their super savings.

Seniors want retirement at 75

Retirees

THE nation's peak seniors group has called for the retirement age to be raised to 75 and compulsory superannuation upped to 15pc.

Protecting your cash in retirement

Cash

THE burning question many retirees have is how to protect their capital. Where do you park your money that is truly safe?

The pros and cons of DIY super

Calculator

DIYsuper -- do it yourself. It has a ring to it. For many people, it has the reassuring sound of self-reliance, but there's a lot of work involved.

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Super basics

Super - the basics

GET to grips with the basics of superannuation.

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Planning a seachange

LOOK before you leap when planning a lifestyle change.

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Do you need a planner?

DO you need a financial planner to get you to your financial goals?

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Term deposit selector

VIEW rates over various terms and amounts.

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Compound interest

SEE money grow through the magic of compound interest.

Barefoot Investor

This is where finance gets personal. Here, not only can you learn how to take control of your money, you can share your experiences, questions and dilemmas.

Moss's big escape

FORMER MacBank chief Allan Moss has largely escaped this week's meltdown in the group's shares, having sold the bulk of his holding.

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