AU Money News:
Debt rate soars with deposits
Sydney Morning Herald
The Commonwealth Bank and National Australia Bank are just behind on 6.75 per cent for customers happy to lock up their money for five years, ...and more » 
Sydney Morning HeraldHands-on super investors cutting costs
The Australian
MUCH has been made recently of the fees being ripped out of the superannuation system by the finance sector. Estimated to be $17 billion a year, ...and more » Financial Planning Guide Part 1: Superannuation
Business Review Australia (blog)
The latest Westpac/Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA) Retirement Standards research report noted that a couple seeking a comfortable ...and more » Deposit war costs banks
Sydney Morning Herald
Commonwealth Bank and National Australia Bank are just behind on 6.75 per cent for customers happy to lock their money up for five years while ANZ is ...and more » 
Telegraph.co.ukBallot basics
Sydney Morning Herald
In personal finance, this is shaping up as one of the more important elections, with the two major parties at odds on key issues. Money took a look at the ...and more » 
New Zealand HeraldMore money, longer life
Coolum & North Shore News
Robin Bowerman, Vanguard Investments Australia's Head of Retail, has more than two decades of experience in the finance industry as a writer, ...and more » Fraud victims pursue banks
Sydney Morning Herald
It is alleged the finance broker, who called himself Goldfingers, orchestrated a scam to persuade people to remortgage their properties and put money into ...and more »
US Money News:
More Parents Dip Into Retirement Funds To Pay For College
Huffington Post (blog)
Some 6 percent of parents withdrew money from a 401(k) or IRA to help cover college costs in 2010, up from 3 percent in 2009, according to a Sallie Mae and ...and more » 
msnbc.comGet Business Alerts
Huffington Post (blog)
My bonds in the IRA won't provide new net income to the treasury when I cash them in, but those bonds represent money owed to me. ...and more » Another reason to start your $50 per month investment plan
Inside Tucson Business
The money can also be withdrawn at anytime. Tax-advantaged accounts include either Roth or traditional individual retirement accounts (IRAs) and they can be ...and more » Democrats try to capitalize on Social Security
msnbc.com (blog)
All other forms of retirement plans currently existing would continue to be alternatives or additional opportunities. Establishment of a Social Security IRA ...and more » How to Tap Retirement Funds Responsibly
Smartmoney.com
If an investor withdraws money from an IRA, 401(k), 403(b) or another qualified retirement plan before reaching 59 ½, the Internal Revenue Service generally ...and more » Plan Ahead For A Sustainable Retirement
PR Web (press release)
It's difficult to predict life expectancy, but when determining how much money will be needed for retirement, many people tend to underestimate how long ...Velocity–Armageddon Antidotes, & Just Say “No” to 401(k) & IRA Confiscation
Gold Seek
14 and 15 on whether government life-time annuity options funded by US Treasury debt should be required for private retirement accounts, including IRAs and ...and more » 
Christian Science Monitor (blog)Fiscal policy appears headed toward policy like Argentina's
WND.com
14-15 on whether government life-time annuity options funded by US Treasury debt should be required for private retirement accounts including IRAs and ...and more »
Rolling in it – Australia’s economy envy of the world
Posted On 05 Sep 2010 By admin. Under meMoney Au.
Australia's economy is the envy of the developed world, writes Clancy Yeates.
To understand the stark differences between Australia and most other rich countries, look no further than the cheesy ... Continue Reading
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Racecourse workers lose savings in super fraud
Posted On 19 Apr 2010 By admin. Under meMoney Au.
By STUART WASHINGTON - Rosemary Walker, 72, does not understand why the super fund was changed to Astarra. Photo: Simon Alekna
LIFE SAVINGS of 250 low-paid racecourse workers have been caught ... Continue Reading
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Winner of $30 million in OZ Lotto draw on Tuesday night still to come forward
Posted On 01 Apr 2010 By admin. Under meMoney Au.
THE sole winner of the $30 million OZ Lotto drawn on Tuesday night, who bought their ticket in Sydney's Inner West, has still not claimed their massive windfall.
As at 12pm, ... Continue Reading
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Women financially unhealthier than men
Posted On 06 Mar 2010 By admin. Under meMoney Au.
Kim Christian - AAP
28pc too reliant on debt
Benefits of recovery not yet felt
22pc classed as financially fit
ALMOST a third of Australian women and a quarter of men are classed as financially ... Continue Reading
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ATO crackdown on DIY super funds
Posted On 28 Feb 2010 By admin. Under meMoney Au.
Karina Barrymore - News Limited
ATO getting tough on self-managed super
More penalties, tax bill for breaking rules
DIY funds shut for improper lending
THE Australian Taxation Office has launched a blitz on unlawful self-managed superannuation funds, with ... Continue Reading
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Key to picking the right managed fund
Posted On 28 Feb 2010 By admin. Under meMoney Au.
Anthony Keane - News Limited
Managed funds pool investors money to invest
Good for people who lack time, confidence
Keep an eye on fees
MANAGED funds can be a good investment option for people without ... Continue Reading
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Bonds a safe place to stash cash
Posted On 28 Feb 2010 By admin. Under meMoney Au.
Nick Gardner - News Limited newspapers
AFTER the sharp rally in the stock market last year, many people are looking for a safe home for their cash a home where their ... Continue Reading
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Top ways to cut your bank fees
Posted On 28 Feb 2010 By admin. Under meMoney Au.
David and Libby Koch - News Limited newspapers
BANK fees quietly and insidiously plunder your savings, often without your knowledge.
Australians on average lose $1000 a year to bank fees and it ... Continue Reading
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Homeowners ‘overpaid’ for houses
Posted On 28 Feb 2010 By admin. Under meMoney Au.
Sunday Telegraph
A QUARTER of Sydney homeowners who bought and sold their properties during the past five years lost money.
Despite a broadly rising market, property analyst Residex has revealed 24 per ... Continue Reading
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Apple sits on its $28bn in cash reserves
Posted On 28 Feb 2010 By admin. Under meMoney AM.
From correspondents in San Francisco - AFP
APPLE chief executive Steve Jobs presided over an annual meeting of stockholders that re-elected the company's board including former US vice president Al Gore.
Mr ... Continue Reading
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