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Hesta boosts voluntary contributions by over 50%

... need to increase their retirement income because they work part-time or have spent time out of the workforce raising children. "For women who are eligible and can afford to set aside some extra money, the co-contribution scheme is a great way to top ...

Funds management industry set for generational change

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 12 AUG 2005
... years, convincing the money savvy younger generation to invest in managed funds could become more difficult. Ryan says children will grow into adulthood with vastly different attitudes to money. They will have a mind to the future far more than the baby ...

Popularity of reverse mortgages set to rise

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 17 JUN 2005
... shifting investment priorities meant retirees were less focused on passing the total value of their home on to their children. The report found more than 5,000 reverse mortgages were advanced in Australia last year, with St George and Commonwealth Banks ...

Industry loses popular Macquarie associate director

... November. They have a 16 month-old daughter. Macquarie and AMP are coordinating a trust for the education of Prue and Peter's children. "Our thoughts are now with Peter's wife and children and we will be doing everything we can to help them through this ...

Study finds divorce significantly impacts wealth creation

... likely to take on more debt. This is mainly due to the fact that a greater number of women take on the responsibility for children associated with the marriage and as such are awarded the family home. The study also found sole parents to be worst off ...

ASIC warns of Christmas spending splurge

... cash if you can afford it, paying credit cards quickly, using lay-by for Christmas shopping and using pre-paid cards for children's mobile phone. "Getting into debt is far easier than getting out of it. By planning your Christmas spending now you can ...

ANZ expands matched savings program for low income families

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 14 SEP 2004
... contributing another $1 million to its matched savings program Saver Plus which helps low income families save for their children\'s education. Under the program, ANZ matches every dollar saved with two dollars with the maximum matched amount of $2,000. ...

Report reveals $8.2 billion tax breaks for rich

... rorts, we could significantly improve the family tax benefit for middle and low income families and help the 860,000 children in jobless families." ACOSS found the single biggest tax benefit to high-income earners was salary sacrifice for superannuation ...

Productivity Commission to crack down on homeowners' scheme loopholes

... homes bought by high-income earners, as well as a loophole - since closed - that allowed parents to buy homes in their children's names. "In the commission's view, if the scheme is to continue for any length of time, some form of means testing would ...

Labor undergone generational change: Latham

WITH AAP  |  TUESDAY, 2 DEC 2003
... generation," he told reporters. "A generation that has grown up aspiring to a good education in life and good healthcare for our children. "These are the things that must be available to all Australians." Mr Latham won the leadership ballot 47 votes ...