SuperGuide – Superannuation and retirement planning information
What is MySuper, and which super funds have MySuper products?
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?
What should my retirement plan contain, and can I write it myself?
Super and pension funds with the lowest fees
Super fund performance: Monthly returns to January 2021
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How super works
Tax in SMSFs and regular super funds: Which is better?
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
Quiz: Employer super responsibilities
Employer’s guide to Superannuation Guarantee (SG) contributions: Which employees are eligible?
Choosing a default fund for your employees
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Super funds
What is MySuper, and which super funds have MySuper products?
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?
Super and pension funds with the lowest fees
Super fund performance: Monthly returns to January 2021
Pension fund performance to December 2020
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SMSFs
The importance of asset allocation
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
Your SMSF calendar
How much super do you need to set up an SMSF?
What does it cost to run an SMSF?
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Plan your retirement
Getting financial advice? What your adviser needs to provide
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
Retirement planning case study: Couple aged 58 and 60
Retiree reflections: If I had my time over, when would I retire?
What is the retirement age in Australia?
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In retirement
10 common ‘myth-conceptions’ about retirement income
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?
Age Pension rates (March 2020 to March 2021)
Age Pension calculator: How much could you be eligible for?
Age Pension income test limits (July 2020 to March 2021)
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