I turn 60 this year. I’m not writing this as someone who’s figured it all out. I’m writing this as someone who’s been there, done that, and is now honest enough to tell you where I fucked it up. Because the biggest lie in super isn’t bad advice. It’s the idea that you’ve got plenty of time. Nothing went wrong, and that was the problem For most […]
I’m Turning 60 This Year. Here’s Where I Got My Super Wrong. Read More »
Most Australians think their super is being quietly looked after by sensible people with neat hair and steady hands. You picture a team in a glass building making smart moves on your behalf. Let me translate this imagination. No. Absolutely not. Behind the scenes there is a lot of money moving around and not all
How Super Funds Use Your Money To Make Themselves Richer And Not You Read More »
Most of us do the same thing every year. We open the super statement, we squint at the fine print, and we scroll straight to the one line we actually understand: “10-year average return around 7 to 8 percent.” And we sigh a bit of relief. “Oh good. I’m fine. I can sleep tonight.” But
