Savers increase their lifeline by 43 days in twelve months

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Survey reveals Australians built up their savings buffer in wake of economic downturn Australians have learnt a valuable lesson from recent tough economic times, and have been busy squirrelling away

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New saving product gives advisers better solution

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A new type of online savings product to RaboDirect, which helps people meet their savings goals faster by keeping cash at arms’ length while earning competitive rates, has been announced

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Women on top when it comes to planning for the future

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Women may feel less comfortable with money than men, but in reality they are more in control of their financial futures than their male counterparts.  This is one of the

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Australians sacrifice work-life balance to live a better lifestyle

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Australians are working harder than ever before in order to secure a comfortable standard of living but they are sacrificing work-life balance according to a recent survey commissioned by consumer

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RBA: Resilient financial system

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Financial Stability Review The Reserve Bank has given a clean bill of health for the Australian financial system, highlighting the strength of domestic banks compared with their overseas peers. The

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Super balances up but Australians remain cautious

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Superannuation balances are higher than peak 2007 levels for the first time, increasing 11.4% from $40,132 to $44,690, according to the latest AMP Retirement Adequacy Index. The AMP Retirement Adequacy

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Better off with savings advice

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The Financial Services Council today released independent research showing people who receive financial advice will be almost $100,000 better off at retirement simply through learning better savings behaviour. The Council’s

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Look out for signal to become ‘wealth builder’ – says HLB Mann Judd

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People need help to recognise when they are able to become ‘wealth builders’ as it’s too easy for them to miss the signal that says they are in prime position

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Till debt do us part

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Research reveals financial freedom not a reality for many Australians Almost half of Australians won’t pay off their mortgages before they retire, a nationwide debt and savings survey by RaboDirect,

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Urgent action needed on Australia’s retirement savings gap

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The Financial Services Council today released research that shows Australia’s retirement savings gap blew out to $897 billion in 2009, from $695 billion in 2008. John Brogden, CEO of the

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