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Pension funds with the lowest fees (June 2026 update)
Pension fund fees vary widely by fund, investment option and balance size. Find out how funds compare and which options were cheapest.
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What to know before applying for the Age Pension
There are more myths about the Age Pension than almost any other government payment. In this video, Justin Bott from Services Australia explains what you can actually earn while receiving the pension, how the Work Bonus works, what the gifting rules really say, and what to do before you apply
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The overlooked role of health in retirement planning
Money, check! Flights booked, check! Health and fitness? You won’t get the most out of your retirement without them.
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How to get ready for retirement if you own a business
You’ve worked hard to build your business, but when retirement beckons it’s time to fold your business plan into your personal retirement planning.
Upcoming webinar
SuperGuide members Q&A: June 2026
Wednesday 17 June 2026 at 11:00 am AEST
In this webinar super expert Garth McNally answers recent questions from SuperGuide members.
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
Watch our previous webinar, 2026 year-end superannuation tips and traps
Q&A of the month
Q: My husband and I are selling our business after starting it 30 years ago from scratch.
I was of the understanding that we would be CGT exempt and that the proceeds of this sale could be deposited into our super without being counted towards our Non-concessional cap. The business sale proceeds is $275000 and we would be contributing half each to our super accounts.
Our super fund didn’t want to offer their opinion and the ATO adviser had no idea. We would submit the Capital gains tax cap election form to our super fund.
A: It sounds like you may be eligible for the small business 15-year CGT exemption on the sale of your business. This exemption can apply if you are 55 years or older, you’re retiring, and you’re disposing of a small business asset that you have owned for at least 15 years.
You can learn more about it here.
If you’re not eligible for the 15-year exemption, you may instead qualify for the small business retirement exemption which allows you to disregard up to $500,000 of capital gains from the sale of small business assets. If you’re under 55 at the time of using the retirement exemption, the amount you’ve excluded from CGT must be contributed to super. A super contribution is optional if you’re 55 or over.
Your accountant can help you to correctly apply the exemption you are eligible for, and you can make a contribution to your super fund using the CGT cap election form as you have mentioned.
Tip of the month
Putting retirement planning into practice can be tricky, with seemingly endless options, strategies, and tools. Our case studies can help you get on the front foot.
