Best performing super funds, Seniors cards, SMSF audits, Comparing funds
Welcome to the August 2018 edition of the SuperGuide newsletter. Highlights include:
- SENIORS CARDS: There’s a surprising array of benefits, concessions and discounts if you are eligible for a seniors card. Find out what you could be claim for in your state, and how to apply.
- IS $1 MILLION REALLY THE MAGIC FIGURE FOR SMSFS? Meg Heffron debunks the Productivity Commission’s theory that you need $1m to start an SMSF.
- SMSF AUDITS: Nobody seems to like the Coalition’s 3-yearly audit policy – neither the auditors nor the trustees. Belinda Aisbett and Jim Bonham present the views from either side, and both are in agreement that it’s a policy ultimately lacking in purpose.
- BEST PERFORMING SUPER FUNDS: It always pays to keep track of the latest stats on the best performing funds. This month we look at the top performing super and pension funds over 5 years. Separately we also present the super and pension funds with the lowest fees.
- COMPARING SUPER FUNDS: Now you know the top performers and cheapest funds, are you sure your fund is up to scratch? Find out what are the main types of funds, how to review yours, and what else you should consider when comparing super funds.
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IS YOUR SUPER FUND PERFORMING?
In this article you can discover the top 10 performing All Growth super funds over 1 year and 10 years to 31 December 2025. All Growth funds have 96-100% invested… Read more.
In this article you can discover the top 10 performing All Growth super funds over 1 year and 10 years to 31 December 2025. All Growth funds have 96-100% invested… Read more.
In this article you can discover the top 10 performing Balanced pension funds over 1 year and 10 years to 31 December 2025. Balanced funds have 41-60% invested in growth… Read more.
In this article you can discover the top 10 performing Balanced pension funds over 1 year and 10 years to 31 December 2025. Balanced funds have 41-60% invested in growth… Read more.
Lifecycle funds are designed to reduce risk as you near retirement without sacrificing returns; recent research shows many do just that but you need to know what to look for. Read more.
Lifecycle funds are designed to reduce risk as you near retirement without sacrificing returns; recent research shows many do just that but you need to know what to look for. Read more.
After taking a tumble in March on escalating conflict in the Middle East, super funds have rebounded strongly in April, recouping most of their losses. Read more.
After taking a tumble in March on escalating conflict in the Middle East, super funds have rebounded strongly in April, recouping most of their losses. Read more.
Discover the cheapest super funds overall, funds with the lowest fees for each investment category, as well the most expensive super funds. Read more.
Discover the cheapest super funds overall, funds with the lowest fees for each investment category, as well the most expensive super funds. Read more.
COMPARING SUPER FUNDS
If you are considering switching funds, or choosing a fund for the first time, comparing funds has never been easier. Read more.
If you are considering switching funds, or choosing a fund for the first time, comparing funds has never been easier. Read more.
Your super is too important to set and forget, so we show you how to tell if your fund is delivering the returns, benefits and other services you need. Read more.
Your super is too important to set and forget, so we show you how to tell if your fund is delivering the returns, benefits and other services you need. Read more.
Choosing an excellent super fund can make a big difference to your retirement outcomes. The first step is an understanding of the five broad categories of funds on offer. Read more.
Choosing an excellent super fund can make a big difference to your retirement outcomes. The first step is an understanding of the five broad categories of funds on offer. Read more.
Default MySuper funds have been undergoing a makeover in recent years, with performance under the microscope and fees falling. Read more.
Default MySuper funds have been undergoing a makeover in recent years, with performance under the microscope and fees falling. Read more.
Your guide to selecting an adequate and appropriate level of the right protection for your family. Read more.
Your guide to selecting an adequate and appropriate level of the right protection for your family. Read more.
ENCORE ARTICLES
Navigating your way around the constant rule changes in the super system is tricky, so here’s our annual list of the modifications you need to know about. Read more.
Navigating your way around the constant rule changes in the super system is tricky, so here’s our annual list of the modifications you need to know about. Read more.
Australia’s current super system is “harming millions of members” through underperforming funds, multiple accounts and excessive fees. Read more.
Australia’s current super system is “harming millions of members” through underperforming funds, multiple accounts and excessive fees. Read more.
