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SuperGuide – Superannuation and retirement planning information

Comparing super funds

What is MySuper, and which super funds have MySuper products?

by Barbara Drury – February 26, 2021

MySuper funds have been around since 2014, but they are undergoing change in an effort to improve investment performance and lower fees.
Super fund fees

Super fund fees: Do lower fees mean better net returns?

by Barbara Drury – February 19, 2021

Plan your retirement

What should my retirement plan contain, and can I write it myself?

by Nicole Small – February 18, 2021

Super fund fees

Super and pension funds with the lowest fees

by Barbara Drury – February 16, 2021

Super fund average returns

Super fund performance: Monthly returns to January 2021

by Barbara Drury – February 16, 2021

Pension fund performance to December 2020

Best performing super funds: Growth category (61–80%)

Super news for February 2021

Tax in SMSFs and regular super funds: Which is better?

Getting financial advice? What your adviser needs to provide

The importance of asset allocation

Pension fund performance to December 2020
Best performing super funds: Growth category (61–80%)
Super news for February 2021
Tax in SMSFs and regular super funds: Which is better?
Getting financial advice? What your adviser needs to provide
The importance of asset allocation

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How super works

Tax in SMSFs and regular super funds: Which is better?

February 11, 2021

All super funds pay the same tax rate, but there are differences in the ability of SMSFs and large super funds to manage their tax liabilities for the benefit of members.

Super for beginners: How superannuation is taxed

December 03, 2020

Quiz: Employer super responsibilities

December 01, 2020

Employer’s guide to Superannuation Guarantee (SG) contributions: Which employees are eligible?

November 13, 2020

Choosing a default fund for your employees

November 13, 2020

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Super funds

What is MySuper, and which super funds have MySuper products?

February 26, 2021

MySuper funds have been around since 2014, but they are undergoing change in an effort to improve investment performance and lower fees.

Super fund fees: Do lower fees mean better net returns?

February 19, 2021

Super and pension funds with the lowest fees

February 16, 2021

Super fund performance: Monthly returns to January 2021

February 16, 2021

Pension fund performance to December 2020

February 16, 2021

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SMSFs

The importance of asset allocation

February 10, 2021

The most important investment decision you make may not be about what you invest in, but how you spread your money across different investments.

Guide to SMSFs and insurance

January 14, 2021

Your SMSF calendar

January 04, 2021

How much super do you need to set up an SMSF?

December 03, 2020

What does it cost to run an SMSF?

December 02, 2020

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Plan your retirement

Getting financial advice? What your adviser needs to provide

February 11, 2021

When you see a financial adviser, there are rules about the documents and information you must be given to ensure the advice is in your best interests and will help you make informed decisions.

Find an Australian independent financial adviser

February 01, 2021

Retirement planning case study: Couple aged 58 and 60

January 22, 2021

Retiree reflections: If I had my time over, when would I retire?

January 21, 2021

What is the retirement age in Australia?

January 04, 2021

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In retirement

10 common ‘myth-conceptions’ about retirement income

February 10, 2021

Even the experts acknowledge that our retirement income system is complex, so it’s important to clear up some common misunderstanding.

Reverse mortgages: What are they and how do they work?

December 02, 2020

Age Pension rates (March 2020 to March 2021)

September 18, 2020

Age Pension calculator: How much could you be eligible for?

September 18, 2020

Age Pension income test limits (July 2020 to March 2021)

September 18, 2020

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Calculators and reckoners

Annual super fund performance Reckoner: Annual returns for 5 investment categories

January 19, 2021

Age Pension calculator: How much could you be eligible for?

September 18, 2020

Super to income Reckoner

February 18, 2020

Income from super Reckoner

February 18, 2020

Super fees and returns calculator

October 02, 2019

Video

Financial advisers give tips on preparing for retirement

March 11, 2020

Life expectancy and longevity

March 09, 2020

Choosing a super investment option

February 15, 2020

Choosing a pension fund

February 14, 2020

Introduction to aged care

February 13, 2020

How-to guides

How to use the MoneySmart Retirement Planner

January 21, 2021

Super to income Reckoner

February 18, 2020

Income from super Reckoner

February 18, 2020

Is $500,000 in super enough to retire on?

February 11, 2020

Is $750,000 in super enough to retire on?

February 11, 2020

Strategies

What age should I retire?

December 01, 2020

Super tips and strategies if you are in your 50s

October 06, 2020

Super tips and strategies if you are in your 60s or 70s

October 06, 2020

Am I eligible for the Age Pension?

September 03, 2020

Countdown to retirement: Tips to help kickstart your retirement plans

June 01, 2020

Quizzes

Quiz: Employer super responsibilities

December 01, 2020

Quiz: Boosting your super with super contributions

July 01, 2020

Quiz: Age Pension rules

September 01, 2019

Quiz: Super for beginners

August 12, 2019

Risk profiling and your investment choice

May 22, 2019

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