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Home / SuperGuide newsletters / July 2020 newsletter

July 2020 newsletter

Super performance for 2019/20, Year in review, Super contributions strategies, Super and tax, Managing your SMSF through a recession, Wellbeing and brain health in retirement

Highlights of the July 2020 edition of the SuperGuide Premium newsletter include:

  • WHAT JUST HAPPENED? After a year punctuated by the worst pandemic in a century and the worst global recession in nearly as long, super fund returns finished the year… where they began. We chart super’s performance over the past month, year and over the long-term.
  • PHEW! YOU MADE IT: It’s been a challenging year for SMSF trustees. We survey the year that was and how to steer your fund through a recession.
  • BAND-AID SOLUTION FOR TPD INSURANCE IN SUPER: A temporary relaxation of tough eligibility tests for ill or injured people claiming on their TPD insurance in super is not good enough.
  • DOES YOUR SUPER NEED A SHOT IN THE ARM? If your super looks a bit anaemic, making extra contributions is a smart move. Whether you are still working or recently retired, we outline your options.
  • UNDERSTANDING SUPER CAN BE TAXING: If you find the taxation of super confusing, you’re not alone. We feel your pain, so we’ve put together a guide to help you make the most of the tax concessions on offer without breaking the rules.
  • CHALLENGE YOUR BRAIN, FEEL THE GAIN: Retirement may be a chance to ease back but staying engaged and challenged is vitally important for brain health as we age. In this video interview, we explain how.

SUPER NEWS

Super news for July 2020

ATO clamping down on false claims, AFCA’s 80,000 complaints, MySuper Heatmap delivers for members, Robo-advice lagging in Australia, Australians pay closer attention to super.

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Industry offers temporary fix for junk TPD insurance in superannuation

The cover is much harder to claim if you’re unemployed, casual or part-time, because of the ‘activities of daily living’ test.

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Video: Women and super

Tracey Spicer talks to Natasha Janssens about some of the challenges that women face in building their super, and what to think about if you’re considering taking out some of your super due to COVID-19.

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Video: The impact of coronavirus on super

Ross Clare from ASFA talks to Tracey Spicer about how the pandemic has impacted superannuation and the broader economy.

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SUPER FUND PERFORMANCE FOR 2019/20

Best performing super funds: Growth category (61–80%)

In this article you can discover the top 10 performing Growth super funds over 1 year and 10 years to 31 December 2020. Growth funds have 61-80% invested in growth assets.

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Asset sector performance: Returns over 1 to 15 financial years (to June 2020)

Discover the investment performance for 12 different asset classes over various timeframes. For all asset classes there is data for 1, 3, 5, 7 and 10 financial years, and for most asset classes there is also data over 15 financial years.

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Super fund performance over 28 calendar years (to December 2020)

In this article we report median super fund performance for 1, 3, 5, 7, 10 and 15 years, up to 31 December 2020 and across five different investment options.

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Super fund performance: Monthly returns to January 2021

Super funds continued their positive run in January despite challenging conditions on global markets.

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SUPER CONTRIBUTION STRATEGIES

What super contributions are best for me?

Working out the best mix of super contributions to grow your nest egg can be confusing. Here are some simple case studies to help show you the impact for Aussies of different ages, incomes and work situations.

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Work test: Making super contributions over 67

Making super contributions once you reach age 67 is more difficult as you need to meet the requirements of a work test. Here’s a simple guide to understanding the rules and how they affect you.

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Contributing to your super in your late 60s: What are the rules?

Once you get to your late 60s, the rules change when it comes to making personal contributions into your super account. Here’s a simple guide to who is eligible and who’s not.

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How to make super contributions after you’ve retired

Once you’re in retirement, making super contributions gets a lot trickier. But it’s not impossible if you understand the rules and are willing to use different types of contributions.

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A super guide to understanding the bring-forward rule

The bring-forward rule represents an important opportunity to put more money into your super account in a particular year if you receive an inheritance or are getting close to retirement. Here’s a simple guide to how it works.

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What is a re-contribution strategy and how can I use it with my super?

Re-contribution strategies are all about how to withdraw money from your super account and re-contributing it to save tax. Here’s a simple explanation and 10 points to consider before taking the plunge.

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How carry-forward (catch-up) super contributions work

If you feel like you’ve missed the boat when it comes to building your retirement savings, it could be time to use an often-overlooked contribution opportunity.

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Contribution splitting: How to boost your spouse’s super

Topping up your spouse’s super account can be an easy way to build the nest egg you have to share during your retirement. Here are two easy ways to boost your spouse’s super balance.

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What to do if you exceed your super contributions caps

Exceeding your annual super contributions cap can leave you with a big tax bill. So here’s a simple explainer of the process you’re likely to face.

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SUPER AND TAX

Super for beginners: How superannuation is taxed

This article broadly explains how superannuation is taxed, including when you make contributions, as your super grows, and when you access your super.

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Your tax guide to accessing your super under age 60

Although you can retire and access your super if you’re under age 60, the tax man is going to want his cut, so ensure you understand the rules before acting.

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Your tax guide to accessing your super over age 60

Knowing how much tax you’ll pay when you withdraw your super savings is important and the rules change once you reach age 60.

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SMSFs

2019/20 Year in Review

It was a year when it felt like an achievement just to make it to the other side.

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Managing your SMSF through a recession

Many trustees have never had to run a self-managed super fund through a recession. So to survive this period, experts recommend avoiding selling when markets are at their nadir, focusing on fundamentals and looking for opportunities to acquire well-priced quality businesses.

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TBAR: Transfer balance account reporting for SMSFs

Transfer balance account reports notify the ATO of any changes to SMSF trustees’ transfer balance accounts.

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IN RETIREMENT

Video: Wellbeing in retirement

Tracey Spicer talks to world-renowned positive psychology and wellbeing expert Sue Langley about ways to think about wellbeing in retirement.

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Video: Brain health in retirement

Tracey Spicer talks to clinical psychologist Deanna Pitchford about ways that retirees can look after their brain health.

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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.

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