Horse training is considered a growth industry, and is an industry where you don’t need a formal education to be successful. You do need to love what you are doing and for the first few years observe what successful people do.

Making voluntary contributions to your super fund is a great way to boost your retirement savings and help grow your nest egg for retirement more rapidly. Contributing to your super could also limit the amount of taxes that you pay each year. But is it the right option for you?

In this update, we’re joined by Jodie Hampshire – Managing Director of Russell Investments Australia. Jodie talks to us about the connection between Nationwide Super and Russell Investments, and gives us her insights into the superannuation landscape heading into 2020.

With some 4,000 newsagencies operating across Australia boasting turnover of $6 billion, the industry is not likely to disappear soon. Shoppers still prefer the convenience of popping into the neighbourhood store to grab a quick gift or stationery and envelopes to ordering online and waiting a few days for delivery. 

In 1992, the government made superannuation compulsory to ensure that every working Australian saved for their retirement. The policy aimed to address the challenge of retirement income in three ways.

In this update, we’re joined by Ben Kearney, CEO of the Australian Lottery & Newsagents Association (ALNA). Ben talks to us about ALNA’s role, and what it takes to be a successful newsagent in the digital age.