Annual super fund returns, Funds with the lowest fees, 2021 year in review/preview, Starting an SMSF pension, State Seniors Cards, Age Pension Q&As
Highlights of the January 2022 edition of the SuperGuide newsletter include:
- FUNDS DELIVER MANY HAPPY RETURNS: Super funds delivered double digit returns in 2021. We reveal the top 10 Growth funds over one year and 10 years.
- SUPERHEROES AND VILLAINS: Fees can be a drag on super returns, so we reveal the funds with the lowest and highest fees.
- 2021 YEAR IN REVIEW: Despite ongoing COVID disruptions, investors had plenty to celebrate in the year that was.
- HOW TO START YOUR SMSF PENSION: If you’re ready to start a retirement income stream, our simple guide will show you how.
- HAVE CARD, WILL TRAVEL: State and territory Seniors Cards come packed with travel and other concessions, so don’t miss out.
- AGE PENSION Q&As: Some of our most asked questions from readers concern the family home and pension entitlements.
SUPER NEWS
ASIC issues warning to SMSFs on crypto, Superannuation needs to be part of draft National Plan to End Violence against Women and Children 2022-2032, Size and frequency of voluntary super… Read more.
ASIC issues warning to SMSFs on crypto, Superannuation needs to be part of draft National Plan to End Violence against Women and Children 2022-2032, Size and frequency of voluntary super… Read more.
The difference between holding your super savings in a leading fund compared to a lemon can make a big difference to your retirement outcome, so it pays to keep an eye on which funds perform well consistently over the long term as well as the past year. Read more.
The difference between holding your super savings in a leading fund compared to a lemon can make a big difference to your retirement outcome, so it pays to keep an eye on which funds perform well consistently over the long term as well as the past year. Read more.
Super funds bounced back in April despite ongoing volatility and are on course for another positive financial year. Read more.
Super funds bounced back in April despite ongoing volatility and are on course for another positive financial year. Read more.
Super funds hit the trifecta in 2025, with strongly positive returns for the third year running, despite rising geopolitical tensions and volatile investment markets. Read more.
Super funds hit the trifecta in 2025, with strongly positive returns for the third year running, despite rising geopolitical tensions and volatile investment markets. Read more.
In these reckoners you can view the median super fund returns for 1, 3, 5, 7, 10 and 15 years across five different investment options for the last 10 calendar… Read more.
In these reckoners you can view the median super fund returns for 1, 3, 5, 7, 10 and 15 years across five different investment options for the last 10 calendar… Read more.
SUPER FUNDS
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.
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… Read more.
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… Read more.
Super fund returns may grab the limelight, but even small differences in fees can make a big difference to your retirement balance in the long run. Read more.
Super fund returns may grab the limelight, but even small differences in fees can make a big difference to your retirement balance in the long run. 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.
Bigger is not always better but it can help super funds in a fiercely competitive market for members and performance. Read more.
Bigger is not always better but it can help super funds in a fiercely competitive market for members and performance. 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.
SMSFs
The summer break is always a good time for trustees to review their SMSF and resolve to make it fit for whatever 2026 may bring. Read more.
The summer break is always a good time for trustees to review their SMSF and resolve to make it fit for whatever 2026 may bring. Read more.
There are decisions to make and steps to take before a fund member can start withdrawing retirement income from their super. Here’s what trustees need to know. Read more.
There are decisions to make and steps to take before a fund member can start withdrawing retirement income from their super. Here’s what trustees need to know. Read more.
If you want to commute (roll back) some or part of a super pension, or combine multiple pensions, you need to follow strict rules. Read more.
If you want to commute (roll back) some or part of a super pension, or combine multiple pensions, you need to follow strict rules. Read more.
Now that SMSFs can have six members instead of four, here’s a refresher on the process involved in adding new members and some of the issues to weigh up. Read more.
Now that SMSFs can have six members instead of four, here’s a refresher on the process involved in adding new members and some of the issues to weigh up. Read more.
RETIREMENT PLANNING
It can be difficult knowing where to start when you are ready to think seriously about retirement, but working through these easy steps will help. Read more.
It can be difficult knowing where to start when you are ready to think seriously about retirement, but working through these easy steps will help. Read more.
From planning your retirement income to where you will live and how you will spend your time, there’s a lot to think about in the run-up to retirement. Read more.
From planning your retirement income to where you will live and how you will spend your time, there’s a lot to think about in the run-up to retirement. Read more.
IN RETIREMENT
See also our guides to seniors cards for each state and territory:
Now updated with part 2 (if you are moving to a lifestyle village) and part 3 (if you are not purchasing a new home straight away). Read more.
Now updated with part 2 (if you are moving to a lifestyle village) and part 3 (if you are not purchasing a new home straight away). Read more.
Today’s 60- and 70-somethings are reinventing retirement, easing into it with a focus on finding meaning and purpose in flexible part-time work, volunteering and new activities. Read more.
Today’s 60- and 70-somethings are reinventing retirement, easing into it with a focus on finding meaning and purpose in flexible part-time work, volunteering and new activities. Read more.
