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Young Aussies flock to SMSFs

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 14 SEP 2023
Generation X and Millennials are leading the charge in establishing self-managed super funds (SMSFs), according to new analysis from Class. The 2023 Annual Benchmark Report reveals that Generation X aged 42 to 56 (52.7%) and Millennials aged 27 to 41 ...

Spaceship launches US investing service

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 SEP 2023
... executive Andrew Moore said the aim is to democratise access to the US market. "Our mission is to transform the way young Aussies think about and invest their money, and this new US Investing service plays an important role in expanding our investing ...

Millions of Aussies investing in collectibles

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  MONDAY, 28 AUG 2023
... investments towards sneakers (39%), tickets (30%), and handbags (27%). "During the boom at the peak of the pandemic many Aussies became more familiar with investing," said Finder investing expert Kylie Purcell. "Since then, we've experienced a very volatile ...

Should wealthy Aussies use super to fund aged care?

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 3 AUG 2023
Amid fresh concerns about funding Australia's ageing population, assistant treasurer Stephen Jones has responded to a new issues paper that suggests requiring wealthy Australians to use part of their superannuation for their personal aged care costs. ...

Mortgage holders, retailers relax after rate pause

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 2 AUG 2023
... builders," Toth said. Signs of financial strains are evident in Australians dipping into their savings. RFI Global calculates Aussies have $60,000 in savings on average, which includes term deposits, offsets, mortgage redraw, and share-trading accounts. ...

Generation Life rolls out product enhancements

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 7 JUN 2023
... flexible lifetime-linked annuity in the Australian market, LifeIncome Flex gives financial advisers the ability to help Aussies increase their retirement income in the early years so they can live life to the fullest throughout their retirement." Speaking ...

Australians prioritise financial independence: Research

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  TUESDAY, 23 MAY 2023
... inaugural Financial Freedom Report, conducted by research agency McCrindle, showing the financial aspirations of modern-day Aussies have changed. The report found that 60% of Australians have a stronger desire to achieve their dream lifestyle while only ...

'Kick down the road' mentality fuels retirement insecurity: Study

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 22 MAY 2023
... confidence, compared to just 31% of Millennials. Findex co-chief executive Matt Games said: "This paints the picture that most Aussies have adopted a 'kick it down the road' mentality to retirement. But when the time eventually comes, they're faced with ...

Wealth inequality divides Australia: Research

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 2 MAY 2023
... Australia are complex, layered by age, gender, disability, location, education and employment. Inequality is evident in where Aussies live as substantial income gaps exist between cities and regional areas. Cities had high degrees of income inequality ...

Hostplus, IFS adopt 'mass-personalised' advice tool

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 28 APR 2023
... with multi-format content. Iress said it is looking to plug Australia's advice gap, giving an option to the 12 million Aussies with unmet advice needs. "Iress is delighted to support Hostplus and IFS with mass-personalised, education-led digital advice ...