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What are the key differences between SMSFs and public offer funds?

December 7, 2019 by Noel Whittaker Leave a Comment

Self-managed super funds are still growing both in number and in assets. Yet, despite the popularity, the average trustee of an SMSF has only a vague understanding of the difference between those funds and public offer funds, which include retail funds and industry funds. Here, Noel Whittaker clarifies the differences.

10 key super fund fees: What are they and why am I paying them?

November 20, 2019 by Janine Mace Leave a Comment

Nobody likes paying fees, particularly when you can’t see what you’re paying for. So when it comes to your super fund, it’s worth learning a bit more about the fees you’re paying and why.

3 steps to making a complaint about your super fund

November 8, 2019 by Janine Mace Leave a Comment

If you have an issue with your super fund, there are steps you can take that will lead to the best chance of resolution.

10 ways myGov can help you master your super

November 1, 2019 by Janine Mace Leave a Comment

As part of ongoing improvements by the ATO, members of most super funds can access additional online information about their super accounts. Find out what information is available and how you can use it to better manage your super savings.

What to teach your kids about super

October 3, 2019 by Barbara Drury Leave a Comment

It can be difficult for young adults to think long-term, but engaging your kids early can make a big difference to their future.

Is super better or worse than ever?

September 4, 2019 by Penny Pryor Leave a Comment

Super for Aussie workers has come a long way in the last 150 years. We look at the highs and lows of super since it was first put in place to see if it still stacks up.

How to read a super fund PDS

August 1, 2019 by Barbara Drury Leave a Comment

By the time you retire chances are that superannuation will be your biggest store of wealth outside the family home. Yet we tend to spend more time researching the best mobile phone plan or our next holiday than we do on our super.

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