What are the key differences between SMSFs and public offer funds?
SMSFs are a popular option for people who want more control of their retirement savings, but it’s important to understand how they compare to large super funds.
Home / SMSF basics
SMSFs are a popular option for people who want more control of their retirement savings, but it’s important to understand how they compare to large super funds.
While self-managed super funds have gone mainstream, the people who run them have some unique characteristics.
The size of the self-managed super fund sector continues to grow in terms of members and assets, at the expense of all but industry super funds.
SMSFs have many fine qualities, but they’re not for everyone. Before you leap in, it’s important to weigh up the costs and benefits for your personal situation.
It’s a debate that never entirely goes away, but there’s a growing body of research that indicates you may not need as much to start your own super fund as previously thought.
It can make sense to bring your UK pension funds home to Australia, but the process is far from straightforward. We explain how it’s done.
Controlling your own financial destiny is an appealing prospect for many Australians, but it’s important to understand the costs as well as the benefits.
SMSFs offer more control than other super funds, but strict rules apply. Follow our 9-step guide to ensure your fund complies with all your legal obligations from the outset.
As the October deadline looms, SMSFs need to ensure they are ready and able to take rollovers via SuperStream.
Tracey Spicer talks to Deborah Kent from Integra Financial Services about the pros and cons of SMSFs, and how ethical investing is becoming more popular.
SuperGuide is Australia’s leading superannuation and retirement planning website.
Superguide Pty Ltd ATF Superguide Unit Trust as a Corporate Authorised Representative (CAR) is a Corporate Authorised Representative of Independent Financial Advisers Australia, AFSL 464629.