Why Is Saving for Retirement Important? A Practical Guide to Financial Security in Australia

Career breaks. Part-time work. The superannuation gender gap. These are not abstract policy discussions for women — they are lived realities that can affect how secure retirement feels later in life. Australia’s retirement income framework is built on two pillars: the Age Pension and private savings, such as superannuation. The intention was not only to prevent poverty, but to improve income adequacy and long-term financial stability as Australians live longer. But policy design alone does Read more

How to Set (and Actually Reach) Financial Goals in 2026

According to an ASIC media release, getting on top of finances was one of the most common New Year’s resolutions for 2025. ASIC’s Moneysmart survey showed more than half (52%) of Australians set a financial goal. While more than half of those surveyed planned to set a goal, only 1 in 8 (12%) managed to stick to it. This article aims to help women set (and reach) a financial plan for 2026 and to stay Read more