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If you have changed jobs a few times, there is a good chance you have more than one super account open in your name. Each one charges its own fees, and each one can carry its own insurance. Consolidating your super means moving all of those balances into one account, so you pay one set of fees and you can actually see your retirement savings in one place. The good news is that the transfer…
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Canva has announced a major restructure affecting 1,271 people, about 22% of its workforce, after growth slowed for the first time in a decade. Co-founder and chief executive Melanie Perkins told staff on Wednesday, 4 November 2026, that the changes were needed to “refound” the company around small, empowered teams. If you work at Canva, use it every day, or follow the local tech sector, here is what the announcement actually means — and what…
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If you have ever looked at your payslip and wondered where that extra amount labelled “super” goes, you are not alone. Superannuation is one of the biggest pots of money most workers will ever build, yet many people never really look at it until they are much older. Quick answer: Superannuation is money set aside during your working life to fund your retirement. Your employer pays it on top of your wages into a super…
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If you have ever looked at your super statement and wondered what kind of fund you are actually in, you are not alone. Most workers are placed in a fund by their employer and never give it a second thought. But there are two main types of super fund in this country — industry funds and retail funds — and the differences between them can add up to thousands of dollars over a working life.…
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A small business owner is the person who owns and runs a small business. They are the one in charge of the day-to-day work, the money, the staff, and the big decisions. If something goes well, they get the credit. If something goes wrong, they are the one who has to fix it. In short, a small business owner wears many hats. In a small team, the owner is often the manager, the salesperson, the…