Comparing super funds: Who’s who in the super zoo
Unless you work in the superannuation industry, how the world of super works can be bamboozling (sometimes it can be confusing even when you know the industry well). This article, on the different types of super funds, is the first in a series of articles explaining the main players in the Australian super world.
Financial advice revamp: by the Shorten curlies
On 28 April 2011, the Assistant Treasurer and Minister of Superannuation, Bill Shorten made a brave and revolutionary announcement: he struck at the heart of the financial services industry money-making machine — by banning commissions and volume-based payments.
SMSF basics: Wrap vs DIY super
Q: I am looking at setting up a DIY super fund whereby I take over from a wrap provider, saving about $5000 in fees. Is there a ready-made program I can buy now, or how would you plan for this? Any books or articles that would assist?
FEEding frenzy: super fund fees
When superannuation funds are delivering strong returns, you don’t see much written about the costs of investments, including the costs charged to member accounts by super funds. When returns are poor however, fees become more obvious.
Top ten problems with our super system, and how we can fix them
In the May 2009 edition of SuperGuide, I promised you a list of what I believed to be the top ten problems with Australia’s super system. My motivation for promising this list was the federal government’s announcement of yet another [...]
