Exchange traded funds have exploded in popularity in recent years, but LICs and managed funds still have a role to play.
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.
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.
Guide to transition-to-retirement pensions (TTRs or TRISs)
If you are looking to wind back working hours or boost your super in the lead-up to retirement, a TTR pension may be the answer.
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.
Choosing an SMSF service provider
Running your own self-managed super fund has many benefits. But unless you have a high degree of SMSF and investment knowledge, as well as plenty of time available to manage your fund, you’re likely to need some professional help. Here we look at the factors you’ll need to consider before you choose a provider.
Timing counts if you plan to retire this year and start a super pension
Financial barriers to retirement have eased a little since July 1, with increased super contributions caps, but retirees will have to wait for a relaxation of the work test.
Super fund performance: Monthly returns to June 2021
In a reversal of fortunes that was inconceivable just a year ago, super funds have delivered their highest financial year returns in 24 years.
Monthly super fund performance Reckoner: Monthly returns for 5 investment categories
In our reckoner below you can view the median monthly investment returns for 5 superannuation investment options going back to January 2016.
Super fund performance over 29 financial years (to June 2021)
In this article we report median super fund performance for 1, 3, 5, 7, 10 and 15 years, up to 30 June 2021 and across five different investment options.
Annual super fund performance Reckoner: Annual returns for 5 investment categories
In the reckoners below you can view the median super fund returns for 1, 3, 5, 7, 10 and 15 years across five different investment options.
How to boost your SMSF balance with contributions reserving
By using a contributions reserving strategy, SMSFs can potentially double their annual contributions caps in a single year
2020-21 Year in Review: A dramatic recovery
After the coronavirus recession of early 2020, the strength of the economic recovery and investment returns defied all expectations, in a good way.
How do tax-deductible superannuation contributions work?
Making a tax-deductible super contribution can be a great way to boost your retirement savings. Find out whether they could be the right strategy for you.
Which super funds offer income for life?
It’s been a long time coming, but more super funds are responding to calls for reliable retirement income that lasts as long as you do.
