Australians are increasingly taking up account-based pensions to pay them a regular retirement income, rather than withdrawing their super as lump sums, according to the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority.

We know you already understand the benefits of an account-based pension, but did you know our pension just got even better?

APRA media release 09/01/13 - APRA releases annual superannuation figures to 30 June 2012

A very entertaining reminder of the basics

Getting clear on what you want and staying focused on the steps needed to achieve your goals can be easier said than done, particularly given the amount of noise in our technologically rich society these days.

The basics of personal finance continue to require appropriate focus and discipline to get what you want out of life. Watch the video

A year of unresolved and averted crises

Neil Cochrane, Adviser to AUSCOAL Super, speaks about how investment markets performed in 2012 and the outlook for 2013.

Watch investment update

Family stressors and psychological distress among Australians

Data published recently by the Australian Bureau of Statistics shows that many Australians are suffering from considerable levels of distress consistent with a diagnosis of mild to severe depression or anxiety, emphasising the need for adequate insurance cover. CommInsure investigate.

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