Killian Plastow
Less than half of Australians retiring with enough for comfortable life
Less than a quarter of Australians are leaving the workforce with enough super to fund a comfortable lifestyle, a new report has...
The rise of the ‘neo-bank’: The digital start-ups shaking up financial services
As trust in Australia’s major banks continues to dwindle, a new generation of digital banks is rising up to challenge the way...
Revealed: How much the super guarantee delays have cost workers
Super members may be celebrating their tenth consecutive year of positive returns, but new modelling shows a freeze on super guarantee contribution...
‘Challenging time for retail’: Struggling David Jones slashes jobs
Struggling department store David Jones has confirmed more than 100 staff will lose their jobs as the business seeks to “optimise and...
More Australians seeking early super access, but withdrawals costing thousands
Australians are increasingly dipping into their superannuation early to cover medical expenses. But it is coming at a large cost. The number...
Super funds round out decade of positive returns
Australia’s 2.7 trillion dollar superannuation system has chalked up its 10th year of positive returns in 2018-19, easily outpacing its own returns...
Growth of part-time jobs putting pressure on young Australians
The tightening economy has led to a big increase in part-time jobs. And it could be hurting young workers, in particular. Since...
Australian workers not saving enough to handle a job loss
Almost half of Australia’s workers would run out of money in under a month if they lost their job, new research has...
‘No reason to wait’: Taxpayers encouraged to file returns despite ATO pleas
Australians keen to lock in the newly passed tax offset early are being told to ignore the tax office’s calls to hold...
Regulator goes after predatory lender charging almost 1000 per cent on loans
A short-term lender targeting vulnerable Australians with fees as high as 990 per cent has become the first target of new Australian...