A major change is unfolding in Australia’s superannuation system, with more Australians in their thirties and forties choosing to manage their own retirement investments rather than relying entirely on traditional super funds. New Australian Taxation Office (ATO) figures show self-managed superannuation funds (SMSFs) have grown to hold more than $1.1 trillion in assets, supported by … Read more

Australia’s retirement system is facing renewed scrutiny as growing numbers of older Australians approach retirement without owning a home. A proposed rethink of superannuation rules could give workers greater flexibility to use their retirement savings to enter the housing market. Coalition Senator Andrew Bragg has called for a national discussion about whether Australia’s $4.8 trillion … Read more

Australians aged 60 and over who are still working could potentially save thousands of dollars in tax each year by combining two existing superannuation rules. The strategy allows eligible workers to increase their retirement savings without necessarily reducing the money available for everyday expenses. Financial adviser Ben Nash recently highlighted how a combination of salary … Read more

Australia’s compulsory superannuation system is facing fresh scrutiny after economic research suggested millions of workers could end up with significantly more spending power in retirement than during their working years. The findings have raised questions about whether the country’s 12% superannuation guarantee is striking the right balance between future financial security and the immediate needs … Read more

Australian retirees with substantial savings could qualify for higher Centrelink Age Pension payments by changing how part of their retirement wealth is invested. A growing number of older Australians are exploring lifetime annuities, which provide regular income while receiving favourable treatment under government means-testing rules. The strategy is particularly relevant for retirees with assets approaching … Read more

Australian homeowners approaching retirement could have an opportunity to put up to $1.38 million into superannuation as a couple by combining two contribution rules. The strategy is attracting growing interest among older Australians who are selling their family homes and looking for tax-effective ways to manage their retirement savings. The key is the downsizer contribution … Read more

South Korean actress Seo Hye-won, known for roles in dramas including Lovely Runner and Business Proposal, has entered an exciting new chapter in her personal life. The actress quietly married earlier in 2026, but she has deliberately kept her husband’s identity away from the public. Her partner is a non-celebrity, and neither his name nor … Read more

Jeanie Buss has spent decades at the center of the Los Angeles Lakers, first working within her father Jerry Buss’s basketball empire and eventually becoming one of the most influential women in professional sports. In 2026, her position became the subject of another dramatic chapter in the Buss family story. A dispute over the family’s … Read more

Alhaja Taibat Taiwo is known publicly as the second wife of late veteran Yoruba actor Taiwo Hassan, popularly called Ogogo. Unlike her famous husband, Taibat has largely stayed away from the entertainment spotlight, making her one of the more private members of the actor’s family. Her name came into renewed focus after Ogogo died on … Read more

Yadier del Valle has built his reputation inside the UFC through relentless training, fast finishes and a determination shaped by his life away from the Octagon. Yet behind the Cuban-born featherweight is a family life he largely keeps private. One important person in that story is his wife. Unlike many partners of professional athletes, she … Read more