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Brisbane Times

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There’s good news for your super – but a big hole remains for retirees

There’s good news for your super – but a big hole remains for retirees

Finally, the government has made its move on financial advice. And there’s plenty for everyday people like us to be happy about.

yesterday 20

WA Today

Bec Wilson

There’s good news for your super – but a big hole remains for retirees

There’s good news for your super – but a big hole remains for retirees

Finally, the government has made its move on financial advice. And there’s plenty for everyday people like us to be happy about.

yesterday 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Bec Wilson

There’s good news for your super – but a big hole remains for retirees

There’s good news for your super – but a big hole remains for retirees

Finally, the government has made its move on financial advice. And there’s plenty for everyday people like us to be happy about.

yesterday 10

The Age

Bec Wilson

There’s good news for your super – but a big hole remains for retirees

There’s good news for your super – but a big hole remains for retirees

Finally, the government has made its move on financial advice. And there’s plenty for everyday people like us to be happy about.

yesterday 10

Brisbane Times

Bec Wilson

Why getting simple super advice has become an expensive nightmare

Why getting simple super advice has become an expensive nightmare

Following the Hayne royal commission, the industry moved to separate advice from the products sitting behind it. Now increasingly, they’re being...

15.08.2026 20

Brisbane Times

Bec Wilson

Why getting simple super advice has become an expensive nightmare

Why getting simple super advice has become an expensive nightmare

Following the Hayne royal commission, the industry moved to separate advice from the products sitting behind it. Now increasingly, they’re being...

15.08.2026 20

The Sydney Morning Herald

Bec Wilson

Why getting simple super advice has become an expensive nightmare

Why getting simple super advice has become an expensive nightmare

Following the Hayne royal commission, the industry moved to separate advice from the products sitting behind it. Now increasingly, they’re being...

15.08.2026 30

The Age

Bec Wilson

Why getting simple super advice has become an expensive nightmare

Why getting simple super advice has become an expensive nightmare

Following the Hayne royal commission, the industry moved to separate advice from the products sitting behind it. Now increasingly, they’re being...

15.08.2026 20

WA Today

Bec Wilson

The simple $174,000 question many retirees still get wrong

I got asked a straightforward question on social media this week. To my surprise, it sparked an enormous conversation.

08.08.2026 20

WA Today

Bec Wilson

The simple $174,000 question many retirees still get wrong

I got asked a straightforward question on social media this week. To my surprise, it sparked an enormous conversation.

08.08.2026 10

Brisbane Times

Bec Wilson

The simple $174,000 question many retirees still get wrong

I got asked a straightforward question on social media this week. To my surprise, it sparked an enormous conversation.

08.08.2026 20

The Age

Bec Wilson

The simple $174,000 question many retirees still get wrong

I got asked a straightforward question on social media this week. To my surprise, it sparked an enormous conversation.

08.08.2026 20

The Sydney Morning Herald

Bec Wilson

Why your bank might be overcharging you interest – and how to check

Got an offset account linked to your mortgage? A recent report shows why you should take a look to ensure it’s saving you the money it should....

01.08.2026 30

WA Today

Bec Wilson

Why your bank might be overcharging you interest – and how to check

Got an offset account linked to your mortgage? A recent report shows why you should take a look to ensure it’s saving you the money it should....

01.08.2026 20

The Sydney Morning Herald

Bec Wilson

Why your bank might be overcharging you interest – and how to check

Got an offset account linked to your mortgage? A recent report shows why you should take a look to ensure it’s saving you the money it should....

01.08.2026 20

The Age

Bec Wilson

Why your bank might be overcharging you interest – and how to check

Got an offset account linked to your mortgage? A recent report shows why you should take a look to ensure it’s saving you the money it should....

01.08.2026 20

Brisbane Times

Bec Wilson

Why are so many retirees still spending like it’s 1991?

The success of super has created a new retirement problem we don’t discuss enough – people don’t know how to manage their money so they can...

25.07.2026 20

Brisbane Times

Bec Wilson

Why are so many retirees still spending like it’s 1991?

The success of super has created a new retirement problem we don’t discuss enough – people don’t know how to manage their money so they can...

25.07.2026 30

WA Today

Bec Wilson

Why are so many retirees still spending like it’s 1991?

The success of super has created a new retirement problem we don’t discuss enough – people don’t know how to manage their money so they can...

25.07.2026 20

The Sydney Morning Herald

Bec Wilson

Why are so many retirees still spending like it’s 1991?

The success of super has created a new retirement problem we don’t discuss enough – people don’t know how to manage their money so they can...

25.07.2026 20

The Age

Bec Wilson

Super funds just delivered another stellar year. Is yours one of the best?

A good one-off return is great, but the real picture can be gained only by looking at the long run, say, performance over 10 years.

18.07.2026 30

The Sydney Morning Herald

Bec Wilson

Super funds just delivered another stellar year. Is yours one of the best?

A good one-off return is great, but the real picture can be gained only by looking at the long run, say, performance over 10 years.

18.07.2026 20

Brisbane Times

Bec Wilson

Super funds just delivered another stellar year. Is yours one of the best?

A good one-off return is great, but the real picture can be gained only by looking at the long run, say, performance over 10 years.

18.07.2026 20

WA Today

Bec Wilson

Super funds just delivered another stellar year. Is yours one of the best?

A good one-off return is great, but the real picture can be gained only by looking at the long run, say, performance over 10 years.

18.07.2026 30

The Age

Bec Wilson

The budget killed my daughter’s property plan. Here’s what we’ll do instead

The First Home Super Saver Scheme is structure for anyone saving for a home allowing voluntary concessional contributions of up to $15,000 per year,...

11.07.2026 20

The Sydney Morning Herald

Bec Wilson

The budget killed my daughter’s property plan. Here’s what we’ll do instead

The First Home Super Saver Scheme is structure for anyone saving for a home allowing voluntary concessional contributions of up to $15,000 per year,...

11.07.2026 30

WA Today

Bec Wilson

The budget killed my daughter’s property plan. Here’s what we’ll do instead

The First Home Super Saver Scheme is structure for anyone saving for a home allowing voluntary concessional contributions of up to $15,000 per year,...

11.07.2026 50

The Age

Bec Wilson

The budget killed my daughter’s property plan. Here’s what we’ll do instead

The First Home Super Saver Scheme is structure for anyone saving for a home allowing voluntary concessional contributions of up to $15,000 per year,...

11.07.2026 30

Brisbane Times

Bec Wilson

Our super system has a new blind spot, and it could cost you thousands

ASIC has just released a report that found some serious gaps in the way our major platforms are safeguarding members’ retirement funds.

04.07.2026 30

The Age

Bec Wilson

Our super system has a new blind spot, and it could cost you thousands

ASIC has just released a report that found some serious gaps in the way our major platforms are safeguarding members’ retirement funds.

04.07.2026 20

Brisbane Times

Bec Wilson

Our super system has a new blind spot, and it could cost you thousands

ASIC has just released a report that found some serious gaps in the way our major platforms are safeguarding members’ retirement funds.

04.07.2026 20

WA Today

Bec Wilson

Our super system has a new blind spot, and it could cost you thousands

ASIC has just released a report that found some serious gaps in the way our major platforms are safeguarding members’ retirement funds.

04.07.2026 30

The Sydney Morning Herald

Bec Wilson

AI could revolutionise your retirement. But don’t fall for this trap

I’m going to say what many won’t – and that is every Australian heading toward retirement should have AI open on their phone right now.

27.06.2026 30

Brisbane Times

Bec Wilson

AI could revolutionise your retirement. But don’t fall for this trap

I’m going to say what many won’t – and that is every Australian heading toward retirement should have AI open on their phone right now.

27.06.2026 40

WA Today

Bec Wilson

AI could revolutionise your retirement. But don’t fall for this trap

I’m going to say what many won’t – and that is every Australian heading toward retirement should have AI open on their phone right now.

27.06.2026 40

The Sydney Morning Herald

Bec Wilson

AI could revolutionise your retirement. But don’t fall for this trap

I’m going to say what many won’t – and that is every Australian heading toward retirement should have AI open on their phone right now.

27.06.2026 40

The Age

Bec Wilson

Seven health insurance myths most Australians get wrong

Health insurance is one of the most widely held financial products in Australia. It is also one of the least understood.

21.06.2026 50

WA Today

Bec Wilson

Seven health insurance myths most Australians get wrong

Health insurance is one of the most widely held financial products in Australia. It is also one of the least understood.

21.06.2026 40

The Age

Bec Wilson

Seven health insurance myths most Australians get wrong

Health insurance is one of the most widely held financial products in Australia. It is also one of the least understood.

21.06.2026 30

The Sydney Morning Herald

Bec Wilson

Seven health insurance myths most Australians get wrong

Health insurance is one of the most widely held financial products in Australia. It is also one of the least understood.

21.06.2026 40

Brisbane Times

Bec Wilson

Not ready to stop work or retire? You’re not alone

Reaching your sixties doesn’t have to mean the beginning of the end. It can mean the beginning of something entirely new, fresh and exciting.

20.06.2026 40

WA Today

Bec Wilson

Not ready to stop work or retire? You’re not alone

Reaching your sixties doesn’t have to mean the beginning of the end. It can mean the beginning of something entirely new, fresh and exciting.

20.06.2026 30

The Sydney Morning Herald

Bec Wilson

Not ready to stop work or retire? You’re not alone

Reaching your sixties doesn’t have to mean the beginning of the end. It can mean the beginning of something entirely new, fresh and exciting.

20.06.2026 40

The Age

Bec Wilson

Not ready to stop work or retire? You’re not alone

Reaching your sixties doesn’t have to mean the beginning of the end. It can mean the beginning of something entirely new, fresh and exciting.

20.06.2026 40

Brisbane Times

Bec Wilson

Over 50? Use these seven ways to boost your super before July 1

The end of financial year is just two weeks away, but if you want to top up your super before then, you’ve got to act fast.

13.06.2026 30

The Sydney Morning Herald

Bec Wilson

Over 50? Use these seven ways to boost your super before July 1

The end of financial year is just two weeks away, but if you want to top up your super before then, you’ve got to act fast.

13.06.2026 30

WA Today

Bec Wilson

Over 50? Use these seven ways to boost your super before July 1

The end of financial year is just two weeks away, but if you want to top up your super before then, you’ve got to act fast.

13.06.2026 30

The Age

Bec Wilson

Over 50? Use these seven ways to boost your super before July 1

The end of financial year is just two weeks away, but if you want to top up your super before then, you’ve got to act fast.

13.06.2026 30

Brisbane Times

Bec Wilson

How to hack your health insurance for the second half of life

The policy you set up in your late 20s or early 30s was designed for an entirely different version of your life. Have you reviewed it since?

07.06.2026 50

The Sydney Morning Herald

Bec Wilson

How to hack your health insurance for the second half of life

The policy you set up in your late 20s or early 30s was designed for an entirely different version of your life. Have you reviewed it since?

07.06.2026 40

WA Today

Bec Wilson