Is my employer paying me the right super?

Is my employer paying me the right super? Billions of dollars in super contributions go unpaid every year. Here’s how you can find out if you’re getting paid what you’re owed and what you can do if you’re not. A while back, a mate of mine posted on social media that she was owed over $10,000 in super from a former employer, who had since shut up shop (money she may never see when she …

Planning a career break? Here’s how to manage your superannuation

Planning a career break? Here are tips to help keep your super on track Whether you’re doing it because you want to travel, study or start a family, taking a career break can really affect your financial future. Thankfully, there are ways to help keep your superannuation in shape. Whatever your stage of life, there are several reasons for planning a career break. In some instances, leaving the workforce won’t impact your super. But in …

What you can claim when working from home | Money & Life

What you can claim when working from home Setting up a home office? Here’s how to create a comfortable workspace, while offsetting the extra costs of working remotely. If you’re among those who’s decided to say ‘so-long’ to the office, you’ve probably also realised that having the right home-office set up is essential for your productivity – and sanity. As many of us learnt during lockdown, trying to fit in a full day’s work at …

14 money mistakes to avoid in your younger years

14 money mistakes to avoid in your younger years Here’s a list of things you could stop doing if you no longer want to rely on the bank of mum and dad, or that credit card. In your 20s and 30s, you might be saving for a car, your own pad, or an overseas trip (COVID-19 can’t last forever, right?). On the other hand, most of your cash might just be covering the latest additions …

3 golden rules that make saving for retirement easier

3 golden rules that make saving for retirement easier If you’ve thought about how much money you need to save so you can retire comfortably, it might feel a little daunting. Maybe so much so, you’d rather not think about it at all. But, according to AMP Technical Strategy Manager John Perri, there are three simple rules anyone can follow that make saving for retirement a lot easier. Follow the sleep test All investments come …

Women and super: taking control during COVID-19

Women and super: taking control during COVID-19 With unemployment rising due to COVID-19, women’s financial health is at greater risk. Find out ways to take control and better protect your financial future. In the past, economic downturns have helped advance women’s financial equality1 . During World War II, women were encouraged to enter the paid workforce while men went off to war, giving many the first taste of independence. And during the downturn of the 1980s, …

After the Bell: daily market update, May 4 | AMP Capital

ECONOMICS & MARKETS After the Bell: daily market update, May 4 04 May, 2020 Chief economist Shane Oliver runs through what was a solid day in local markets, as well as providing an update on the tensions flaring overseas between China and the US. Important information While every care has been taken in the preparation of this video, AMP Capital Investors Limited (ABN 59 001 777 591, AFSL 232497) and AMP Capital Funds Management Limited …

Webinar: Global Companies Fund Update | AMP Capital

WEBINARS Webinar: Global Companies Fund Update View our Global Companies Fund Update with Simon Steele, Head of Global Equities, and David Naughtin, Investment Manager in the Global Equities team. The update will look at the structural trends and themes supporting the companies in the portfolio – how this has contributed to performance through the recent volatile period and the link to the Fund’s long-term objective of double digit returns over full market cycles.28 Apr, 2020 …

After the Bell: daily market update, April 28 | AMP Capital

ECONOMICS & MARKETS After the Bell: daily market update, April 28 28 Apr, 2020 The ASX has closed lower today, and it was a big day of announcements in Australia as lockdown restrictions continue to ease across the country. Senior economist Diana Mousina explains. Important information While every care has been taken in the preparation of this video, AMP Capital Investors Limited (ABN 59 001 777 591, AFSL 232497) and AMP Capital Funds Management Limited …

After the Bell: daily market update, April 27 | AMP Capital

ECONOMICS & MARKETS After the Bell: daily market update, April 27 27 Apr, 2020 The ASX finished higher today after a rocky few hours for the banking sector. Chief economist Shane Oliver discusses the day that was, and gives his opinion on the economic impact of lockdowns starting to ease across Australia. Important information While every care has been taken in the preparation of this video, AMP Capital Investors Limited (ABN 59 001 777 591, …