Top super funds of 2021, Legacy pension relief, SMSF trust deed checklist, Your say on the Budget, Benefits of working longer, Pension Loans Scheme explained
Highlights of the June 2021 edition of the SuperGuide Premium newsletter include:
- TOP SUPER AND PENSION FUNDS: What separates the best from the rest? The annual awards provide some useful pointers.
- LASTING LEGACY: It’s been a long wait, but SMSF trustees may soon be able to trade in their old-style pensions for new.
- YOUR 2021-22 SMSF HEALTH CHECK: The new financial year rings in big changes for super, so be sure to give your SMSF trust deed a once-over.
- BUDGET REFLECTIONS: We asked retirees and pre-retirees if the recent Budget delivered any super good news.
- WORKING LONGER, LIVING BETTER: The latest research shows working into your 60s and beyond has health as well as wealth benefits.
- TAPPING INTO YOUR HOME EQUITY: If you could do with some extra retirement income, the Pension Loans Scheme could help. We explain how.
SUPER NEWS
Super news for June 2021
Pension payment relief extended for another year, Super bills pass, Retirement costs rise, March super stats show super increase, Running out of money in retirement major concern for retirees, Magellan launches fund with reserving strategy.
Read moreSuper funds of the year awards: Best super funds for 2021
Chant West held their Super Fund Awards on May 26th 2021.
Read morePension Fund of the Year 2021: What makes a winner?
Given that the sole purpose of super is to provide income for your retirement, super pension funds get less attention than they deserve. We aim to put that right.
Read moreSuper fund performance: Monthly returns to August 2021
Super funds continue to produce strong returns for their members in a difficult economic climate, with the median Growth fund up 1.7% in August for a cumulative return of 2.8% in the first two months of the financial year.
Read moreWhat are lifecycle super funds, and how do they perform?
The impressive share market recovery since the end of March last year has boosted returns for all Lifecycle age cohorts during that period, but younger members with higher allocations to shares have enjoyed the best of bounce back.
Read moreSMSFs
SMSFs: Legacy pension relief at long last
SMSF members will be able to exit old-style pensions for new if this Budget measure comes to pass.
Read moreVideo: 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.
Read moreSMSF trust deed health check for 2021–22
Recent changes to superannuation contribution caps and the transfer balance cap make now a very good time to review your trust deed.
Read moreWhich asset classes are popular with SMSFs?
While cash and shares are still the go-to investments for SMSFs, the range of assets they hold are diverse, even in retirement.
Read moreSMSFs and capital gains tax (CGT)
Careful management of capital gains and losses can make a big difference to your retirement savings.
Read moreThe definitive SMSF guide to franked dividends
Let’s be frank, at a time of historically low interest rates it’s no wonder SMSF investors have been flocking to franked dividends from shares.
Read moreWhat are the SMSF residency requirements?
Proposed changes in the 2021 Budget will level the playing field for SMSFs with members who move overseas.
Read moreVideo: EOFY tips for SMSF trustees
John Maroney, CEO of the SMSF Association provides some end of financial year tips for SMSF trustees.
Read moreRETIREMENT PLANNING
Reflections on the 2021 Federal Budget
Proposed changes allowing people to grow their super before and after retirement get the thumbs up from our panel of retirees and pre-retirees.
Read moreFinancial advice: What are the risks and benefits?
Despite the scandals of recent years, the evidence is clear that good financial advice can provide both material and intangible benefits.
Read moreHow does the First Home Super Saver (FHSS) Scheme work?
The government’s First Home Super Saver (FHSS) Scheme can be a handy tool when you are saving for your first home. But it’s not for everyone.
Read moreMaking downsizer super contributions: 10 things you need to know
If you downsize your home, putting some of the proceeds into your super can help feather your retirement nest.
Read moreWork test: Making super contributions after you turn 67
In your late 60s, you may need to meet a work test before making contributions into your super account. Here’s the current rules and what they mean for you.
Read moreIN RETIREMENT
The financial and health benefits of working into retirement
Staying in the workforce past the traditional retirement age can have many benefits – both financially and in terms of your physical and mental health.
Read moreWhat is the Pension Loans Scheme, and how does it work?
The Pension Loans Scheme can be a great way to boost your retirement income by taking out loan from the government against the equity in your home.
Read moreUsing the Pension Loans Scheme to fund aged care
Proposed changes to the PLS could help more elderly Australians stay in their own home for longer.
Read moreWhat is a testamentary trust and does my Will need one?
Establishing a testamentary trust through your Will can have significant benefits for your family and beneficiaries, so it’s worth learning more about them.
Read moreTips for writing an advanced care directive
Advanced care directives are documents that state your preferences for future medical care, should you lose the capacity to make decisions.
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