When it comes to our superannuation schemes and balances, Australians are living through what could most politely be described as a bit of a tricky time. An awkward teenager phase, if you will. But among those of us with pimply, braces-clad balances, one group is perhaps most at risk of being a social pariah than any other.
On the one hand, the introduction of mandatory employer superannuation contributions three decades ago means that the vast majority of the 17 million of us who have it are on track to retire with an OK, if not robust, balance.
When we’re talking about super and long-term pain, there’s one group of........