SuperGuide – Superannuation and retirement planning information
How super works: A beginner’s guide to superannuation
Super can be a bit of a yawn, until you need it. To get the most out of your retirement years, the sooner you understand how super works the better.
Top 20 Balanced super funds ranked by risk and return
Bring-forward vs carry-forward contributions: What’s the difference?
Timing counts if you plan to retire this year and start a super pension
How do I apply for the Age Pension?
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How super works
How super works: A beginner’s guide to superannuation
Super can be a bit of a yawn, until you need it. To get the most out of your retirement years, the sooner you understand how super works the better.
What super contributions are best for me?
In your 50s? The super rules that apply to you
In your 60s? The super rules that apply to you
In your 20s, 30s or 40s? The super rules that apply to you
Super funds
Top 20 Balanced super funds ranked by risk and return
Recent market volatility and its impact on super returns has highlighted the importance of managing investment risk. Some super funds manage this task better than others.
Super fund performance: Monthly returns to June 2021
Super fund performance over 29 financial years (to June 2021)
Annual super fund performance Reckoner: Annual returns for 5 investment categories
Best performing super funds: Growth category (61–80%)
SMSFs
Which asset classes are popular with SMSFs?
While cash and shares are still the go-to investments for SMSFs, the range of assets they hold are diverse, even in retirement.
What is a self-managed super fund (SMSF)?
How to set up an SMSF correctly
Guide to SMSF trust deeds
Guide to SMSF audits
Plan your retirement
List of Australian independent financial advisers
Finding a truly independent financial adviser is not easy, but don’t let that put you off. We’ve done the hard work for you.
Guide to transition-to-retirement pensions (TTRs or TRISs)
Timing counts if you plan to retire this year and start a super pension
5 strategies to help fix your total super balance problem
Financial advice: What are the risks and benefits?
In retirement
Starting a pension from your super
When you retire there’s more than one way to withdraw income from your super; we explain your options.
How do I apply for the Age Pension?
Multi-generational SMSFs: Benefits and pitfalls
How does your super affect the Age Pension?
Age Pension rates (March 2021 to September 2021)
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Calculators and reckoners
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