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Here's another reason not to boost compulsory super: it'll ramp up debt

Written by James Giesecke, Professor, Centre of Policy Studies and the Impact Project, Victoria University

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The government receives the long-awaited report of its retirement incomes review on Friday.

Source: Australian Tax Office

Key among the questions it has been asked to examine is whether to proceed with the legislated increases in employers’ compulsory super contributions from the present 9.5% of salary to 12%, in five annual steps...

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Here's another reason not to boost compulsory super: it'll ramp up debt

In a world of digital money, what’s the right etiquette to split the bill with friends?

‘Weights of gold in bullion’: how the ancients invested in precious metals

Deep in holiday debt? How to start repaying overdue credit and buy now, pay later bills

Can you ‘live long and prosper’ by learning economics from Star Trek? Or is that ‘highly illogical’?

Can you return gifts without a receipt or packaging? A legal expert explains

AI is transforming cybersecurity. Is your training up to date?

Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana

Essential Reasons to Opt for a Professional Valuation Before Selling Your Commercial Property

NZ's budget used a 'gender lens' for the first time – the result was a win for women

How Crypto AML Solutions Help Combat Money Laundering

House prices and demographics make death duties an idea whose time has come

From Check-in to Touchdown: How AI and smarter systems are transforming the travel industry

Online Christmas shoppers fund climate and biodiversity projects via HealthPost's Click Sphere for Good initiative

US landmark settlement protects SMEs, highlighting flaws in the RBA's proposed blanket card surcharging ban for Australia

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