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Australian businesses will be required to pay staff superannuation at the same time as wages starting next month. The change aims to reduce unpaid super but raises cash-flow concerns for some small firms.
BenzingaFederal Reserve survey data reports median bank balances of $8,350 and median retirement savings of $150,000 for households in their 50s. Average figures are higher due to a smaller number of larger accounts. Net worth medians reach $306,000 when home equity is included.
foxbusiness.comPhiladelphia voters approved a city-run retirement savings program for workers without 401(k) plans. The measure creates the first such municipal program in the city.
rte.ieA new interim report from the Pensions Commission found that millions of people in Britain are not saving enough for retirement. Lower and middle-income earners and self-employed workers face the largest gaps in pension coverage.
A Florida couple considering a home purchase received advice from their lender to withdraw money from retirement accounts. Hosts on The Ramsey Show discussed the potential long-term financial effects of that recommendation.
americanbanker.comThe AFL-CIO, SEIU, AFT, NEA and AFSCME sent a letter and email to senators warning that the legislation could jeopardize workers' retirement accounts. The Senate Banking Committee is scheduled to vote on the bill Thursday even as final legislative text remained unreleased Monday…
Private domestic workers including nannies who work less than 30 hours a week for a single employer are not entitled to superannuation contributions under current law. The Super Members Council reported that nearly 40,000 such workers, mainly women, will forgo about $4,000 each i…
tass.comPresident Donald Trump signed an executive order on May 1 tightening U.S. sanctions on Cuba, targeting government officials and foreign entities. He also signed an order on April 30 establishing TrumpIRA.gov to provide retirement savings options. Another order aims to accelerate…
nbcnews.comPresident Donald Trump issued Executive Order 14403 directing the establishment of TrumpIRA.gov to expand retirement savings options for American workers. The move requires federal agencies to develop and launch the platform, potentially increasing savings participation among the…
techcentral.co.zaElon Musk stated on a January 2026 podcast that saving for retirement is unnecessary due to advancing AI and robotics leading to a world without scarcity. He predicted AI will exceed combined human intelligence by 2030 and humanoid robots will outnumber humans. Federal Reserve da…