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Concessional super contributions guide (2021–22)
Concessional contributions are taxed at concessional rates, so to make the most of them it’s important to understand how they work.
Non-concessional super contributions guide (2021–22)
Non-concessional contributions are a great way to top up your super retirement savings. Here’s our simple guide to how they work.
How a government co-contribution can help boost your super savings
Getting the government to top up your super account can be easy way to boost your retirement savings. Here’s an easy guide to the tips and traps.
Video: Explainer on the legacy retirement income products amnesty
John Maroney, CEO of the SMSF Association explains the amnesty on legacy retirement income products that was announced in the 2021 Federal Budget.
Video: EOFY tips for SMSF trustees
John Maroney, CEO of the SMSF Association provides some end of financial year tips for SMSF trustees.
Video: How do SMSF costs compare with retail and industry funds?
John Maroney, CEO of the SMSF Association provides further insight into Rice Warner’s recent report into the average costs of SMSFs, including the impact of property on costs, plus tips for SMSF trustees on reducing costs and finding suitable providers.
Super to income Reckoner
SuperGuide’s Super to income Reckoner can help you quickly and simply understand approximately how much retirement income your super savings might be able to generate.
Income from super Reckoner
SuperGuide’s Income from super reckoner can help you quickly and simply understand the approximate super savings you need to fund your desired retirement income.
What is the Medicare Safety Net?
The Medicare Safety Net is a Department of Human Services benefit that provides a higher subsidy for the cost of out-of-hospital doctor’s visits than the standard Medicare rebate.
Video: Beginners guide to super and insurance
Camille Schmidt from SuperRatings talks about some of the benefits of being insured through your super fund, what types of insurance you can get, how to think about your insurance needs, how to compare insurance options and why premiums have recently risen.
What are the accumulation and retirement phases of super?
Superannuation has two broad phases – the accumulation and retirement phases, but it’s important to note that they aren’t distinct. Someone can have some of their super in accumulation and some in retirement.
SMSFs: What is an actuarial certificate, and how much do they cost?
An actuarial certificate is a document that certifies how much of a SMSF’s earnings are derived from its members’ accumulation phases and retirement phases.
Key observations from the Retirement Income Review
It’s quite a challenge to succinctly summarise the 233,117 words of the Retirement Income Review, and the report itself will be dwarfed by the coverage it receives in the coming weeks, months and years.
Video: What is Personal Capital?
David Williams from My Longevity talks about the concept of Personal Capital and why it’s important retirees don’t overlook it.
