In this video we look at the ATO’s new comparison tool for MySuper funds. In short it’s an OK start, but it’s not quite providing enough useful insights yet.
2021 Federal Budget overview: Super, tax and aged care announcements
Removing SG’s $450 per month threshold and the work test, Enhancing the FHSSS, Downsizing and the Pension Loans Scheme.
How to use the MoneySmart Retirement Planner
There can be a bit of a learning curve with MoneySmart’s Retirement Planner, and it may appear intimidating at first glance, so we created a short video to help you get an understanding of how the tool works.
2020 Federal Budget overview: Super, tax and related announcements
This year the headline announcements are the bringing forward of tax cuts already announced in the 2018 and 2019 Federal Budgets, but there are also some interesting announcements around superannuation.
List of APRA-regulated superannuation funds
On this page you can find a list of all super funds that are regulated by APRA. This is essentially every fund except for SMSFs and small APRA funds.
Which of the government’s coronavirus announcements apply to superannuation or pensions?
Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Treasurer Josh Frydenberg unveiled details of the stimulus packages on March 12 and March 22, saying they have three priorities: to keep people in work, keep businesses open, and ensure the economy bounces back when the spread of the virus abates.
Coronavirus and super: Key messages from the major super funds
Over the last couple of weeks the major super funds have generally been proactive in communicating with their members about what the recent Coronavirus-related sharemarket falls mean for Australians and their super. In this article we’ve summarised some of the key points that the major super funds have been passing on to members.
What are average super fund fees?
An easy way to determine if you believe your super fund is good value, is to assess the cost of your super fund against the average costs for the different types of super funds available.
2019 Federal Budget overview: Super, tax and related announcements
On 2 April 2019, Josh Frydenberg announced his first Federal Budget as Treasurer. There were only a handful of policies that directly relate to superannuation, but also tax cuts and a one-off energy payment for older Australians.
SuperGuide survey results: Why men see super differently to women
In a recent survey we uncovered some interesting gender differences which we will discuss in this article. Some of these are expected, but others were a surprise.
