Staying active doesn’t have to stop once you’ve retired. By taking a holistic approach to self-care, you are covering all the bases – being physically fit and looking after your mental health.  

Can you imagine living the life you dreamed of in retirement?

Understanding each other’s spending habits might not be a bad idea, especially if you’re approaching retirement.

Did you know that if you change jobs, you can keep your Vision Super account?

Super can be confusing so through a series called Super 101 we’re going to strip back the jargon and help make it easier to understand.  

A few simple steps by ME Bank to turn your next holiday from a Costa-Notta-Lotta trip to the journey of a lifetime.

You’ve pored over brochures, checked out Lonely Planet reviews and written up some must-dos for your upcoming holiday. Now try a few easy steps to keep your holiday spending under control.

If you’re like 56% of young Australians, you probably couldn’t say exactly how much is in your super account, but it might be more than what you’ve got in the bank. So, where does all that money come from? In our first Super 101 article, we explain what your super is, and how you accumulate it over your working life.

Retirement used to be a sharp and sudden change – one day you were working, the next you were sitting at home with the rest of your life ahead of you. Today, you have options to help you achieve a seamless transition into retirement, and a flexible lifestyle when you get there.

Starting a new job can be both exciting and daunting. While it’s a chance to start afresh, learn new skills and meet new people, it can be tough being new and learning the ropes. We’ve put together some tips and tricks to help you ease into your new workplace, feel confident, and most of all, comfortable.

There are plenty of ways to travel besides hopping on a plane or going on a road trip. If you’re planning a holiday and looking to do something a little different, it might be worth checking out these unique options.

Did you know, by the second week of February, around 80% of new year’s resolutions fail? Don’t let your ‘get your super sorted’ resolution be one of them because it’s easier to achieve than you think.

Retirement means something different to everybody.

For some, it’s about slowing down and having time to relax with family and friends. For others, it’s a time to do all the things they never had time for while working. Either way, before entering retirement it’s a good idea to work out what type of lifestyle you want and how much you think you’ll need.

Set a date to make 2018 the year your money works harder with these ideas from ME Bank.

What’s the single smartest investment for the New Year? That’s easy. You.

Ask people to nominate their best investment and many will say their home or super. Others will barrack for rental properties or shares. But when it comes to outstanding returns, your ability to land a decent, well-paying job is one of the smartest investments you can make.

Are you setting yourself some goals to make 2018 your best year yet? We look at some common money resolutions and give you tips to achieve them.

Christmas is a time of joy, magic and love, but can also be a difficult time for a number of people.

Did you know Australians have already reported around $72 million lost to scams in 2017? A number which is likely to increase over the Christmas and New Year holidays. Here are some of the most common scams of the festive season and tips to avoid them.

ME Bank share some common gaffes that could be holding you back from growing savings.

You know the right steps to take with your money; you’re just not taking them. It could be a matter of how your brain is hardwired. ME Bank look at the brain barriers that behavioural science tells us can hold you back from making better use of your money, plus tips on how to retrain your mind to overcome the hurdles.

The festive season beckons, with end-of-year parties and gift giving characterising the last month of the year. While it may be tempting to blow off some steam by letting loose in the shops, it could pay in the long run to formulate a loose spending plan.

ME’s 12th Household Financial Comfort Report revealed that cost of necessities is the biggest worry for 44% of Australian households. Household essentials can eat up a large chunk of your income, so here are some tips to help you save.

If your savings are looking a little lean lately, you could be caught in one of five money traps. ME Bank explains…

Over the month of July at Vision Super, we tried to reduce our single-use plastic waste.

Our friends at ME Bank take a look at the sharing economy – which is all about exchanging goods and services on a peer-to-peer basis. It’s a win-win for everyone with cheap prices and a chance to fatten your wallet by pocketing extra income.

It’s sad fact that over 200,000 cats and dogs are put to sleep each year in Australia, simply because there are not enough homes for them. That’s 23 animals every hour of every day. But the good news is, you can save a life – and by doing so, you might find that you make your own life better.

For most people, making an insurance claim usually comes at a difficult time in your life, but Vision Super are here to help you.

If you don’t pay your credit card off each month, follow these simple steps to take control of debt from ME Bank.

A mortgage offset account can offer the ideal combination of easy access to cash savings while helping you pay off your home loan sooner. Our friends at ME Bank explain.

Vision Super has enough members to fill the MCG, and we know each of you has a unique story to tell. Inspired by the famous ‘Humans of New York’ Facebook page we decided to introduce ourselves to some of our members in person and share their stories and pictures with other members.

As property prices skyrocket, ME Bank discuss the new trend of ‘rentvesting’ - could it be the way to have your cake and eat it to?

Be a boss of money matters this year with help from ME Bank. Give up the resolutions and draw up a money bucket list. It could make 2017 your most prosperous year yet.

Our Chief Financial Officer, Noelle Kelleher (then acting CEO), was recently on SEN 1116 with five steps to help listeners sort their finances in 2017. Listen to the radio interview here and find tools to help you get started.  

Welcome to the workforce! Getting your first job can be a big change and although you might be excited, you might be feeling nervous too. We explain some things you should know and answer common questions new recruits have.

This year is as good a year as any to get your finances in order. We’ve put together a few tips and resources to help you get started.

There’s no escaping your household bills. But most people can reduce them by shopping around, and putting in place a few simple strategies to save energy.

Our friends at ME Bank help you embrace the possibilities of online shopping this Christmas and keep your money safe with five failsafe strategies.

Buying a decent Kris Kringle present for a workmate can seem like an impossible task. Take a look at our great ideas for your work Kris Kringle that are stylish, and all under the $10 or $15 price limit of most workplaces.

Our friends at ME Bank take a look at five common money mistruths we often tell ourselves – with ideas to get back on track with guilt-free money management.

It’s not uncommon to feel the pinch over the silly season. If you’re looking for some ways to save a few dollars and budget better over summer, check out our tips and ideas.

You probably chat to your friends about buying property, or a car, but do you ever talk about super? While it’s not a common topic of conversation around the barbecue, your super will most likely end up being one of the biggest assets you accumulate in your lifetime.

Estate planning is a subject that we don’t like to think about but put simply, it’s about ensuring peace of mind and making sure that your assets are passed on to your family or beneficiaries in the most effective way.

It’s hard to think about something as abstract as retirement and superannuation when you’re still thinking about how to buy your own home and go on that round the world trip, but younger people probably need to think a lot harder about their future than the generations before them.

Whether you’re planning to retire or retired, preparing and sticking to a budget will help keep more of your money invested and working for you. We take a look at how much super you’ll need in retirement, and help you start a budget to help you make your savings last longer.

Most of us look forward to retirement as a period of new beginnings. But how well do we plan for this big change and what challenges will we face? 

It’s common to give personal information over the phone or online when dealing with banks, calling the doctor, or getting in touch with your super fund, but it’s important that your information doesn’t get into the wrong hands.

With a further round of pre-Budget speculation on superannuation tax changes today, industry super fund Vision Super said its members’ trust in a system that had already been subject to over 25 major changes in three decades would be further undermined. 

Independent research from Roy Morgan has found many financial advisers are pushing in-house products, and recommending retail super funds to their clients. 

Independent research from Roy Morgan has found many financial advisers are pushing in-house products, and recommending retail super funds to their clients.