Time to enjoy
The initiative, supported by the Latrobe City Council in Victoria, encourages the use of wood as the preferred material in the construction and fit out of its buildings and infrastructure.
Payday lending, members beware
May 24th, 2015
Most of us have experienced lean times when cash flow isn’t as consistent as we would like it to be. While some people turn to family and friends for loans to help get them through the tough times, others take a riskier path and rely on payday loans.
Changes to First Super insurance premiums
May 24th, 2015
Many Australians know it makes sense to buy insurance through their super fund and First Super makes insuring against the unexpected easy and cost-effective.
Ask Peter Scott: Your questions answered
May 7th, 2015
I discovered I have insurance with First Super. Can you please tell me what it is and am I paying extra for it? What are four units of death and total and permanent disablement (TPD) insurance? Death and Total and Permanent Disablement (TPD) insurance provides a financial benefit if you die or become totally and […]
Terminally ill awarded early super access
May 7th, 2015
Abbott government to make retirement easier for people with incurable diseases.
Australians focus on ‘centsable’ saving
May 7th, 2015
ME Bank’s latest Savings Intentions and Behaviours Report confirms that almost one in two (47%) Australian households are growing personal saving – with an average of $770 tucked away each month, up from $735 in mid-2014.
Ask Peter Scott: Your questions answered
February 24th, 2015
Do you have a question about superannuation? First Super’s Superannuation Specialist, Peter Scott has the answers. Email Peter and he will respond to selected questions in the next issue. Peter has more than 35 years’ experience in the financial services industry. His knowledge, integrity and enthusiasm have helped thousands of people map out their financial […]
End of the mining boom: has it hurt your super?
February 24th, 2015
The mining boom is over, but how will that affect the biggest investors in mining companies: super funds?