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  • How super worksCompulsory superannuation has been around since 1992, but there is still a lot of confusion about its purpose and how it works. Our Super for beginners guide is designed to answer all the basic questions you have about superannuation. We also cover super’s rules for contributions, detail how they are taxed and when and how you can withdraw your retirement savings. Visit the sections below to learn the fundamentals about superannuation: Super for beginners Super rules Super contributions Super and tax Accessing super Super tips and strategies Super news Women and super How-to Super Guides Super quizzes Superannuation Q&As Superannuation glossary As a first step, the following are key articles that describe how super works.
    • Super rulesThis section will help you understand the fundamentals about superannuation, whether you are a complete beginner or need a refresher. You’ll find details of the rules that apply for your age group, the special tax concessions that make super attractive, and the essentials on how the super system works.
    • Contributing to superMaking super contributions is one of the simplest ways to improve your final retirement balance and reduce your tax bill. Annual contribution caps (limits) put a lid on the amount you can contribute each financial year, but can be flexible if you’re able to use the carry forward or bring forward rules. Find out all you need to know to make the most of your contributions without falling foul of the rules here.
    • Accessing superThere are multiple ways that you can legally access your superannuation. These are known as conditions of release. People most commonly think of accessing super at retirement, but there are times some or all of your super balance may be withdrawn early, such as if you develop a terminal illness or are suffering severe financial hardship. You might also choose to release some of your voluntary savings to help with the purchase of your first home.
    • Super tips and strategiesWhen it comes to making the most of your super, knowing the rules is only part of the picture. Making savvy use of those rules with the right strategies can take you to the next level. These strategies, tips, and case studies can empower you to make the right decisions and wring out the full benefit of the super system.
    • Super newsSuperannuation has become a regular part of the news coverage in recent years. This can be beneficial in that it can raise general awareness about super and remind many Australians that they should check in on their own super, and not forget to properly plan for their retirement. Often though news about super can be negative, when there are significant changes to the rules that forces people to learn the new rules and assess the implications for their existing retirement plans. A lot of angst and uncertainty can also be created when changes are only mooted – for example at election or budget time. Whatever the big issues are about super, SuperGuide will always cover them from an independent perspective, telling it like it is and never representing any particular political party or industry organisation. SuperGuide has only ever represented the best interests of everyday Australians to help you better plan for your retirement.
    • Special topicsThis section covers:  the employer’s guide to super – how to calculate and make contributions, deadlines and other obligations, tax deductions, choosing a super fund for employees, record-keeping, penalties, and checklists  gender and relationship issues – including the issues women face with super due to lower average incomes, time out of the workforce, and living longer, as well as super and divorce and rules for same-sex couples super rules and opportunities if you are self-employed
  • Super fundsFor most Australians super is likely to be their biggest investment outside the family home, so it is not something you can afford to set and forget. If you would like to know more about your super fund and how it rates against the best on offer, but don’t know where to start, we have put together a series of articles to help you do just that. We also have articles on choosing a fund or investment option, fees, insurance, investments and investing concepts to help you make the most of your super. Visit the sections below for more information on super funds: Best performing super funds Super fund rankings Best performing pension funds Pension fund rankings Super fund average returns Comparing super funds Choosing a super fund Choosing an investment option Insurance and super Super fund fees Super investing strategies Super fund profiles As a first step, the following are key articles that explore how super funds work.
    • Choosing a super fundIf you’re an employee, you’re eligible to choose the super fund that your employer pays your super guarantee (SG) into, provided you’re in one of the three categories below. You’re employed under a federal award. You’re employed under another award or workplace agreement that doesn’t require superannuation support. You’re not employed under an award or industrial agreement. This includes contractors who are primarily paid for their labour. Learn more about whether you can choose your super fund. If you are eligible to choose your super fund, there are five potential options (though not every option is available to everyone). Retail funds – These are funds run by financial institutions. They’re generally open to anyone. Industry funds – These funds are generally designed for people who work in a particular industry, but some industry funds will allow anyone to join. Public sector funds – These funds are generally only open to government employees. Corporate funds – These funds are usually only available to employees working for a specific employer. Self-managed super funds (SMSFs) – These are funds where you have more responsibility in terms of administration, compliance and investment decisions. There is a wide variety of super funds available in the…
    • Super investing strategiesIn this section you can learn more about the investing side of superannuation. This includes learning the fundamentals about how investing works within super, understanding your risk profile and the investment options available to you, and perhaps considering other investment values that are important to you. We also cover several topics that are specific to those in retirement, and those with SMSFs. Be sure to also check out our SMSF investment section. Learn more about key super investment strategies in the following SuperGuide articles:
    • Best performing super fundsBeing in a consistently high performing super fund is one of the key factors in growing your super balance over time. Members of consistently poor performers are at risk of having substantially lower super balances at retirement. The Productivity Commission review of superannuation produced an example of a 21-year-old on a $50,000 starting salary. If they joined a super fund that is consistently in the top quarter of funds rated by performance, they could expect to retire at 67 with a super balance of $1.1 million. If instead they joined one of the super funds that is consistently in the bottom quarter of funds, they would retire with $610,000 – 45% ($502,000) less. Returns are not the only measure of a good fund – fees, insurance offerings, member services and investment choice are also important. However, if your fund has a long track record of underperformance it could be time to switch to a product with a history of superior returns. When super performance tables are published in the media, generally only they only compare super investment options in a single risk category – ‘balanced’ or ‘growth’ – which generally means they have 60-80% invested in growth assets. SuperGuide publishes…
    • Best performing pension fundsAccording to the 10/30/60 Rule, 60% of your retirement income comes from the investment returns you achieve during your retirement. While this rule originated from a US study, the principle holds broadly true for Australian retirees and underlines how important it is to continue to earn a good investment return in your retirement years. During their working years, most Australians pick a balanced or growth super fund, with between 60% and 80% of their money invested in growth assets such as shares and property. However, as people near or reach retirement, capital preservation becomes an important consideration. At this age and stage of life it is generally advised to reduce the percentage of growth assets in your investment portfolio to reduce risk. This is to limit what is called sequencing risk, or the risk of a bad year early in retirement adversely impacting the total amount of income available to you over the course of your retirement. This is also the logic behind lifecycle super funds, which automatically reduce the percentage of growth assets in your account as you age. For example, lifecycle funds for people who were born in the 1990s on average have 88% of the money invested in growth…
    • Super fund profiles
  • SMSFsAs if superannuation wasn’t complex enough, when you have a self-managed superannuation fund (SMSF) you take on considerably more responsibility, and it’s essential therefore to have a comprehensive understanding of the current super and SMSF rules. In this section you will find detailed explanations of the SMSF rules and the responsibilities for SMSF trustees. SMSFs for beginners SMSF administration SMSF checklists SMSF compliance SMSF investment SMSF pensions SMSF strategies SMSF Q & As As a first step, the following are key articles that describe how SMSFs work.
    • SMSF for beginnersIn this section you will gain an understanding of the basics of self-managed superannuation funds (SMSFs). We’ll take you through the key responsibilities in being a SMSF trustee, help you to evaluate if a SMSF is right for you, and give you an idea of how much it might cost to run a SMSF. You can also test your understanding of SMSF basics with our quiz.
    • SMSF admin and complianceAll Self-Managed Superannuation Funds (SMSFs) must have a trust deed, a document which sets out the governing rules of that particular SMSF. Trust deeds can vary from document to document, and can also be amended over time, so it is vital that you understand and abide by the rules governing your SMSF. In addition to the trust deed, SMSFs are subject to the provision of the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993, which imposes legal obligations on how SMSFs must be operated. These laws and regulations may, in certain circumstances, take precedence over your trust deed, so a sound understanding of the rules is a prerequisite for any SMSF trustee. In this section you’ll learn how to comply with obligations such as: residency requirements, developing an investment strategy and ensuring that all investment decisions are consistent with it, considering member insurance needs, only accepting contributions from fund members, making super benefit payments only to members who have met a condition of release, monitoring total super balance and transfer caps, administration, reporting and record-keeping requirements, appointing a registered auditor, and lodging the fund’s annual return to the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) and paying tax, to name but a few compliance and administrative…
    • SMSF investingPeople who run their own self-managed super fund (SMSF) often do so because of the control it gives them over their investments and investment strategy. With that control comes lot of responsibility. You need to understand the nature of the investments on offer, and how they fit into your overall investment strategy. It can also be instructive to see what other SMSFs are investing in. Then there is the legal requirement for SMSFs to have a documented investment strategy. This should satisfy the sole purpose test and be used to guide trustee decision-making. See also superannuation investment strategies and our section on risk.
    • SMSF pensionsSelf-managed superannuation funds (SMSFs) can pay whatever benefits are allowable by their governing rules (trust deed). Most typically, this allows SMSFs to pay benefits as either lump sums or pensions. In addition to the different types of payments that a SMSF can make, in this section you will learn about the process of starting a pension, transitioning from the accumulation phase into the pension phase, and all the steps that are required as a SMSF trustee to commence a pension. You will learn all about the importance of exempt current pension income (ECPI) and how to ensure that you maximise this valuable benefit. You may also need to be aware of the transfer balance cap, and how to navigate these complex rules. For those who have reached preservation age and would like to commence a pension while still retaining a connection to the workforce, a Transition-to-retirement (TTR) pension might be worth considering.
    • SMSF estate planningSelf-managed superannuation funds (SMSFs) allow for a high level of flexibility in the management of a person’s superannuation benefits upon passing. Careful planning can allow your SMSF benefits (which are not automatically estate assets) to be passed onto those dependants who you wish to benefit, in the most efficient and tax effective way possible. In this section you will learn the key concepts behind robust estate planning for SMSF trustees, and how to take advantage of the greater control accorded to SMSFs in passing on wealth from an SMSF.
    • SMSF strategiesIn this section you can learn about tips and strategies you can consider for your SMSF, including multigenerational SMSFs, how to make decisions at different life stages and what are your options when you would like to wind up your SMSF. Also covered are investing strategies such as assessing passive vs active strategies, rebalancing and which assets are popular with SMSFs.
    • SMSF checklistsIn this section you will find a series of handy checklists to help make running your Self-managed superannuation fund (SMSF) a breeze. Our checklists will help you write or review the fund’s investment strategy, start a pension or just make sure you have all the important calendar dates you need to stay on top of things. You may also benefit from our how-to guides and our step-by-step guides.
    • SMSF Q&AsSuperGuide covers all aspects of SMSFs and also provides answers to common SMSF Q&As. SuperGuide Premium members can also submit questions through our Support section. Please note that we can only provide general information, and cannot provide any advice about your personal situation. See also our Superannuation Q&As section.
  • Retirement planningPlanning for retirement can seem daunting but putting it off can cost you a personally fulfilling, financially secure retirement. Superguide’s range of retirement planning resources helps you to understand the key issues and provide you with valuable guidance on strategies that can improve your retirement income, including case studies. It’s never too early to start preparing for a stage of your life that could last more than three decades – a long time to regret missed opportunities. You may like to begin using the seven easy steps in how to plan for your retirement which include imagining what your dream retirement looks like and thinking about how long it may last, what it will cost, whether your savings are on track, and what you can do to close the gap. And if you need a little help tailoring strategies to your circumstances, take a look at our guide to seeking financial advice.
    • Getting startedIn this section you can learn about the fundamentals of planning for your retirement. Whether you are an absolute beginner or want to refresh your understanding of the key concepts, you can discover articles that will help you understand better how to plan for retirement and what you need to consider.
    • Key issues to considerWhen you’re planning your retirement there are many variables that need to be considered to ensure your foundations are solid. This section will walk you through the important aspects, including: What retirement could cost How long you might live for The importance of where you will live, and How inflation could affect your retirement income
    • Retirement planning strategiesIn this section you can learn about the most critical retirement strategies you should consider when planning your retirement. There are tips and strategies to suit a range of age groups, whether you have many years left to save or need to get ready to retire in a hurry, including approaches that can help make your savings last the distance. You’ll also find planning ideas if you’re thinking of retiring overseas or own a business.
    • Case studiesHere you can find worked examples of retirement plans for a range of circumstances. These will help you see how different strategies can apply in the real world. There are also reflections from current retirees who share their lived experience and what they might have done differently.
    • CalculatorsIn this section you can discover some of the calculators and reckoners that SuperGuide have developed to make superannuation and retirement planning easier to understand. We also show you how to use some of the other retirement calculators available, review how reliable they are, and give you tips on how to choose one the right one for you. See also SuperGuide’s Investment Performance Reckoners.
    • Seeking financial adviceAustralians are generally reluctant to seek professional financial advice, despite the financial landscape (including the retirement system) becoming increasingly complex. The right financial advice can help you to get the most out of your superannuation. Advice doesn’t have to be expensive, particularly if you have simple needs. Your super fund may even be able to offer you the help you require. It’s important to know whether any financial advice you receive is independent or not. Advisers are legally required to provide you with a financial services guide that will let you know this information. Independent financial advice can be broadly defined as advice that is impartial or unbiased. It is provided without any potential for a conflict of interest. The resources here explain the value of advice, how to access it, and what to avoid.
    • Preparing for retirementIt’s nearly time! After years of saving and (hopefully) planning, retirement is just around the corner. Here you can find strategies that could help you to give your super a last-minute boost and insight into the risks that could throw your plans off the rails – and what to do about them.
  • In retirementRetirement is meant to be a reward for hard work, a time to kick back and do a bit of what you fancy. It’s all that, but it is also a time when many decisions and choices need to be made. SuperGuide’s retirement articles cover everything from taking your super as a lump sum or an income stream (also called a super pension) to what happens to your super when you die. We even have a handy calculator to help you estimate how long you can expect to live. Along the way, we also examine working in retirement, a guide to the Age Pension eligibility and payment rates and eligibility for concession cards for seniors and pensioners. And if the very thought of all these decisions makes your head spin, we have a guide to seeking independent financial advice. Set out below are the key topics in retirement: Super lump sums Super pensions Age Pension Working in retirement Life in retirement Seniors concessions and services Aged care Estate planning Super death benefits As a first step, the following are key articles that tackle the big issues in retirement.
    • Income from superConverting your superannuation to a pension is an option if you have reached your preservation age and met a condition of release. Your preservation age is between 55 and 60, depending on your date of birth. Standard conditions of release for super pension withdrawals are: retirement, beginning a transition-to-retirement income stream, ceasing an employment arrangement after the age of 60, even if you get a job with a new employer, turning 65 years of age, becoming permanently incapacitated, being diagnosed with a terminal medical condition. Your dependants can also be entitled to access your super as a pension when you die if you have arranged for this to happen, though there are likely to be tax implications. There are six main types of super pension: Account-based pension: This is the most common type of pension. The pension is paid from a super account held in your name. Annuities: Annuity payments are purchased with a lump sum and enable fixed payments for the remainder of your life or for a defined period. The value of account-based pensions on the other hand can rise or fall depending on the market value of the underlying investments supporting them. Transition-to-retirement pension (TTR or TRIS):…
    • Age PensionThe Age Pension eligibility age in Australia is currently 66 years and 6 months, increasing to 67 from 1 July 2023. In addition to the age requirement, your eligibility for the Age Pension depends on you: Being able to satisfy the Age Pension assets test, Being able to satisfy the Age Pension income test, and Meeting Australian residency requirements. You will be eligible to receive either a full or part Age Pension provided your assets or income don’t exceed the thresholds of the respective tests, and you also satisfy both the age and Australian residency requirements. It’s important to understand that your super may be included in both your asset and income tests, and can therefore affect your potential Age Pension eligibility. It’s possible to earn up to earn up to $300 per fortnight from paid employment without this amount being included in your Age Pension income test. This is known as the work bonus. Age Pension rates for singles and couples (married or de facto) are adjusted very six months based on changes in the Consumer Price Index (CPI), Male Total Average Weekly Earnings, and the Pensioner and Beneficiary Living Cost Index. See also our seniors concessions and services…
    • Work and other incomeRetirement is a condition of release to access your super once you have reached your preservation age. Your preservation age is between 55 and 60, depending on your date of birth. Once you have made a written declaration to your super fund that you are officially retired, the contributions you can make into your super account are much more limited and depend on your age. However, it’s possible to return to work even if retirement was your condition of release. If you’re aged under 60, you can return to work provided you can prove that your intention to retire was genuine when you made it. For example, your personal circumstances may have changed since you retired. You may need to provide proof of these changed circumstances to the ATO or your super fund. However you won’t be able to access any further super benefits that you accumulate from that point in time until you meet another condition of release. You can still access what you had accumulated up to that date. A transition-to-retirement pension is also an option you can consider once you have reached preservation age. If you’re aged between 60 and 64 and retirement was your condition of…
    • Seniors concessions and servicesWhen you retire there is bound to be a tighter focus on living within your means, even if you are comfortably well off. With bills to pay and increasing health care costs for many retirees, any discounts or rebates are always welcome. And with cheap travel and bargains on products and services on offer, what’s not to love? The good news is you don’t necessarily need to be on the Age Pension to qualify for some handy concessions. You may not even have to be fully retired.
    • Life in retirementAdvice about retirement planning is often reduced to financial targets and your superannuation account balance. And that’s a pity. While a degree of financial security is necessary to live well in retirement, it’s not sufficient. Retirees and experts alike point to the importance of your health, relationships, social connection and the pursuit of new skills and interests for a sense of wellbeing in retirement.
    • Estate planningOne of the rules of successful investing is to plan your exit well ahead of time to protect your profits. The same can be said about planning your finances for your final exit, otherwise known as estate planning. Estate planning covers how your financial assets should be distributed after your death. Because your super is not covered by your Will, careful consideration needs to be given to the nomination of beneficiaries, the tax implications, and the financial wellbeing of your spouse and other dependents after your death. Increasingly, an estate plan also details how you should be looked after later in life if you are then unable to make your own decisions.
    • Aged carePerhaps it’s because we would rather not think about it, but one of the most overlooked aspects of retirement planning is aged care. Not just the costs, although these can be significant, but decisions around where and how we want to spend our final years. Aged care encompasses home support, home care and residential care. While it’s impossible to know exactly what our care needs will be in future, it’s important to understand your options and potential costs and make your wishes known to your family. As decisions about aged care often need to be made quickly after an accident or illness, a bit of advance planning will make the process easier for all concerned.
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  • My retirement planning diary (Part 3): How much am I likely to spend in retirement?
  • SMSF investors: How to avoid getting scammed
  • How to avoid getting caught in the in-house asset trap
  • Can my SMSF loan money to me or my business?
  • Q&A: What account authority should my accountant have?
  • How to boost your SMSF’s immunity to cybersecurity threats
  • Election outcomes for your SMSF
  • Is it worth starting a pension from your super sooner rather than later?
  • Super funds of the year awards: Best super funds for 2025
  • Pension fund of the year 2025: What makes a winner?
  • Super fund mergers: What does it mean for members?
  • Q&A: Do I have to take my SMSF pension as regular payments?
  • Pension fund performance: Monthly returns to April 2025
  • Super fund performance: Monthly returns to April 2025
  • Super fund performance reckoner: Monthly returns for 5 investment categories
  • Q&A: Does the frequency of my employer contributions affect my portfolio growth?
  • Webinar: SuperGuide members Q&A: June 2025
  • Super fund rankings: Conservative category (21–40%)
  • Super fund rankings: Balanced category (41–60%)
  • Super fund rankings: Growth category (61–80%)
  • Super fund rankings: High Growth category (81–95%)
  • Super fund rankings: All Growth category (96–100%)
  • Pension fund rankings: Conservative category (21–40%)
  • Pension fund rankings: Balanced category (41–60%)
  • Pension fund rankings: Growth category (61–80%)
  • Pension fund rankings: High Growth category (81–95%)
  • Pension fund rankings: All Growth category (96–100%)
  • Super news for May 2025
  • Super housekeeping tips for EOFY
  • How to take advantage of the increased Transfer Balance Cap
  • What’s the Carer Payment and am I eligible?
  • Q&A: Can non-concessional contributions be made if the Transfer Balance Cap has been reached?
  • Case study: When can I afford to retire?
  • The 7 biggest super mistakes – and how to avoid them
  • What are the super and Age Pension rules for same-sex couples?
  • My retirement planning diary (Part 2): My super fund-amentals
  • SMSFs: Segregating assets in retirement phase
  • SMSFs: Investing in private companies
  • The why and how of direct investment super options
  • How super fund fees impact your net returns
  • Q&A: Can we lend to our SMSF to buy a property?
  • Managing capital gains tax in your SMSF
  • EOFY: Getting your SMSF in order
  • Property development in your SMSF: What to consider
  • Salary sacrifice and super: How does it work?
  • Divorce and superannuation: How it works
  • Super news for April 2025
  • How much does financial advice cost?
  • The Age Pension when living apart: What you need to know
  • Webinar: 2025 year-end superannuation tips and traps
  • Super pensions: Trends in payment frequency, flexibility, fees and more
  • My retirement planning diary (Part 1): Donald you shrunk my retirement!
  • What’s the Carer Allowance and am I eligible?
  • Is $2 million in super enough to retire on?
  • Is $1 million in super enough to retire on?
  • Is $700,000 in super enough to retire on?
  • Is $500,000 in super enough to retire on?
  • How myGov can help you keep track of your super
  • Choosing a super fund: Does size really matter?
  • Mind over matter: The psychology of retirement planning
  • 5 strategies to help fix your total super balance problem
  • Which asset classes are popular with SMSFs?
  • SMSF property loan paid off? What next?
  • Women and super (Part 2): Strategies to boost your super in the lead up to retirement
  • Super strategies after losing your spouse in retirement: What are the rules?
  • How carry-forward (catch-up) super contributions work
  • Australian income tax brackets and rates (2024-25 and previous years)
  • Federal Budget March 2025 overview
  • How much super do I need to retire on $100,000 a year?
  • How much super do I need to retire on $50,000 a year?
  • How much super do I need to retire on $80,000 a year?
  • How much super do I need to retire on $60,000 a year?
  • Age Pension rates (March 2025 to September 2025)
  • How to apply for the Home Equity Access Scheme (HEAS)
  • Pension fund performance to December 2024
  • Webinar: When can I access my super? All conditions of release explained
  • How much super do I need to retire?
  • How to buy a commercial property and lease it through your SMSF
  • SMSF property investment rules
  • A retiree’s dilemma: Pay off the mortgage or preserve super?
  • SMSF returns are competitive with large funds
  • Common ‘myth-conceptions’ about retirement income
  • Super news for March 2025
  • Which are Australia’s largest super funds?
  • Age Pension calculator (March 2025 update)
  • Am I eligible for the Age Pension?
  • Age Pension income test rules (from March 2025)
  • Age Pension assets test rules (from March 2025)
  • Hidden perks that make your super account even better
  • How to invest in infrastructure through an SMSF
  • What to do if the market tanks and you’re retired, or close to it
  • How can I top up my super pension?
  • SMSFs reserves: What are the rules?
  • How much super do I need if I don’t own a home?
  • How to plan for your retirement
  • Webinar: SuperGuide members Q&A: March 2025
  • Do SMSFs rely too heavily on bank shares for dividend income?
  • What happens to my TTR when I turn 65?
  • Best performing pension funds: Conservative category (21–40%)
  • Best performing pension funds: Balanced category (41–60%)
  • Best performing pension funds: Growth category (61–80%)
  • Best performing pension funds: High Growth category (81–95%)
  • Best performing super funds: Conservative category (21–40%)
  • Best performing super funds: Balanced category (41–60%)
  • Best performing super funds: High Growth category (81–95%)
  • Best performing super funds: All Growth category (96–100%)
  • Boost your Age Pension by topping up a younger spouse’s super
  • Q&A: How is an SMSF member’s Total Super Balance calculated?
  • Super news for February 2025
  • Transfer Balance Cap indexation: Opportunities for SMSF members?
  • Case study: Self-employed single seeking a comfortable and secure retirement income for life
  • Tips to boost your super in retirement
  • Estate planning when your child has a disability: What can I do?
  • What is the cost of living in retirement in Australia?
  • Writing your SMSF investment strategy (including templates)
  • Can my SMSF invest in gold?
  • Retirement income rules of thumb: Do they measure up?
  • Tips to boost your super when retirement is approaching
  • What happens if I don’t pay the minimum pension from my SMSF?
  • SMSFs and insurance: Rules and considerations
  • Super or mortgage: Where should I put my extra savings?
  • Best performing super funds: Growth category (61–80%)
  • Super fund performance reckoners: Annual returns for 5 investment categories
  • Super fund performance over 32 calendar years (to December 2024)
  • Super news for January 2025
  • What are the buy/sell spreads charged by my super fund?
  • What are unit pricing and crediting rates and why do they matter?
  • What are the penalties for SMSF non-compliance?
  • The role of cash and bonds in your portfolio and what’s available
  • Should retirees use their super to become debt free?
  • Tips to boost your super when retirement is a long way off
  • Webinar: Estate planning and superannuation
  • How long you can expect to live and what it means for your super
  • How to measure the financial impact of delaying retirement
  • How sequencing risk affects your retirement
  • Can I get free financial advice?
  • Case study: Should a wealth retiree start a super pension or draw on non-super investments first?
  • 2024 year in review, 2025 year in preview
  • What is the Medicare Safety Net and am I eligible?
  • Where are we now? Pending and recent superannuation changes
  • What laws do SMSFs need to adhere to?
  • How to maximise your Age Pension
  • 5 new year’s resolutions for your SMSF
  • Victorian Seniors Card: Benefits, discounts and how to apply
  • QLD Seniors Card: Benefits, discounts and how to apply
  • ACT Seniors Card: Benefits, discounts and how to apply
  • Tasmanian Seniors Card: Benefits, discounts and how to apply
  • SMSFs: Legacy pension relief at long last
  • WA Seniors Card: Benefits, discounts and how to apply
  • SA Seniors Card: Benefits, discounts and how to apply
  • NT Seniors Card: Benefits, discounts and how to apply
  • Super news for December 2024
  • NSW Seniors Card: Benefits, discounts and how to apply
  • Webinar: Super strategies for 2025
  • Where to find retirement income in addition to super
  • Currency hedging for SMSFs
  • Saving for retirement outside super
  • How to navigate the different stages of retirement
  • Your super after death: How to get your savings into the right hands fast
  • Can you be your own SMSF accountant?
  • What happens to my Age Pension if I sell my home?
  • Super tax breaks to be reduced for accounts with more than $3 million
  • Reversionary pensions: What they are and how they work
  • What are the setup and running costs for an SMSF?
  • Your SMSF calendar for 2025
  • How to boost your spouse’s balance and make the most of super caps (including calculator)
  • Commonwealth Seniors Health Card: Eligibility and how to apply
  • Real DIY super: How to keep SMSF costs super low
  • When can I access my super? All conditions of release explained
  • Transfer balance cap (TBC) for super pensions: How it works
  • Webinar: SuperGuide members Q&A (December 2024)
  • Q&A: How can we reduce the super death tax for our beneficiaries?
  • Q&A: Can I move my pension to another provider?
  • Can I return to work after I access my super?
  • Super and pension fund performance: Where does your fund rank?
  • What is the sole purpose test, and how does it work?
  • Platforms and wraps: Benefits and downsides
  • How superannuation works: Super for beginners guide
  • Super news for November 2024
  • Modern retirement modelling: Increasing confidence in retirement planning
  • Minimum pension drawdown rates (2024–25) and calculator
  • Are pension withdrawal rates safe?
  • Selecting a retirement income calculator
  • SMSFs: Running multiple pensions for the one member
  • SMSFs: What are the lump sum withdrawal rules?
  • Q&A: I’m 63. Can I start a transition-to-retirement pension if I quit one of my jobs?
  • Which super funds offer income for life?
  • How to afford a ‘comfortable’ retirement with less super
  • Retiring early due to ill health? 6 steps to stay on track
  • Q&A: If we transfer assets to a new SMSF, will there be capital gains tax?
  • Webinar: Advice options for planning your retirement
  • Making superannuation contributions: Super for beginners guide
  • Proposed increases to the cost of aged care
  • How do SMSFs invest?
  • Q&A: If I make bring-forward contributions, do I have to wait 3 years before I can start a pension?
  • Retirement: The goals are shifting
  • Case study: Recontribution of death benefits?
  • SMSF trust deeds: Rules, guidelines and updates
  • Super news for October 2024
  • SMSF insights 2024: Div 296, Superstream, ETFs and more
  • How to make the most of your super contributions
  • How the government co-contribution scheme works (including calculator)
  • Common errors SMSF trustees make with their annual returns
  • Buying property in an SMSF Q&As: Part 1
  • Which super funds accept transfers from KiwiSaver accounts?
  • SMSF investment: 20 most popular LICs/LITs
  • TBAR: Transfer balance account reporting for SMSFs
  • SMSF investment: 20 most popular managed funds
  • SMSF investment: 20 most popular international shares
  • SMSF investment: 20 most popular Australian shares
  • SMSF investment: 20 most popular ETFs
  • Case study: Later-life divorcee using a transition to retirement strategy to rebuild super savings
  • Location the missing ingredient in retirement planning
  • Super recontribution strategy: How it works
  • Recontribution strategy case study: How super tax components impact estate planning
  • 10 points to check on your annual super fund statement
  • Super news for September 2024
  • How the First Home Super Saver (FHSS) scheme works
  • Super fund fees and charges you need to know about
  • What you need to know about investing an inheritance into super
  • How do tax-deductible superannuation contributions work?
  • How much can I afford to spend in retirement?
  • Lifetime estimator calculator
  • APRA’s performance test: Platforms miss the mark
  • Converting super into retirement income: What are your options? 
  • Why it can pay to put as much as possible into super
  • Webinar: Super decisions at retirement: Income stream, lump sum, accumulation or a mix?
  • Balanced, Growth, Defensive: What’s in a name?
  • SMSF pension strategy: Lump sum payments
  • How to record SMSF minutes
  • The big picture: Focus on super’s long-term returns
  • Australian independent financial advisers: National list
  • Q&A: How do I ensure a lump sum is taken from the right pension account?
  • Webinar: SuperGuide members Q&A: September 2024
  • What are the current work test rules for super contributions?
  • Super news for August 2024
  • Best performing pension funds: All Growth category (96–100%)
  • Need care at home? We look at where to find it and what it costs
  • Retiree reflections: “If I had my time over again, when would I retire?”
  • Planning to retire this year and start a super pension? Here’s what to consider
  • What are lifecycle super funds, and how do they perform?
  • Transition to retirement Q&As
  • Case study: Mid-life average income couple dreaming of a travel-filled retirement
  • Q&A: Must super be paid out of an SMSF after the death of a spouse?
  • Transition-to-retirement strategies
  • Q&A: What are the benefits of spouse super equalisation strategies?
  • Top-performing sustainable super funds (to June 2024)
  • Top 10 Balanced super funds ranked by risk and return
  • Webinar: Buying property in an SMSF
  • Super news for July 2024
  • Case studies: How to make the most of higher contribution caps
  • How to invest according to your values and address climate risk in your SMSF portfolio
  • How much super should I have at my age?
  • Smashing senior stereotypes
  • SMSF statistics: 1.1 million members with $869 billion in super
  • What type of people have SMSFs?
  • How to consolidate multiple super accounts
  • Making super contributions after age 60: Even in retirement
  • How does SAPTO work? (Senior Australians and Pensioners Tax Offset)
  • What is the retirement age in Australia?
  • Employee super contributions for the self-employed and micro businesses
  • How is my Total Superannuation Balance (TSB) calculated?
  • Non-arm’s length expenditure (NALE) rules for SMSFs
  • Concessional super contributions guide (2024-25)
  • Superannuation Guarantee contributions rate and rules
  • Non-concessional super contributions guide (2024–25)
  • In your 50s or younger? The super rules that apply to you
  • Accessing super between 60 and 65
  • Deeming rates (2024-25) and calculator for the Age Pension income test
  • Income tax calculator (2023–24 and 2024–25)
  • Your tax guide to accessing your super under age 60
  • Employer’s guide to Superannuation Guarantee contributions: Which employees are eligible?
  • How the 15-year small business CGT exemption can help boost your super
  • Quiz: Employer super responsibilities
  • Rules for setting up super and choice of fund for new employees
  • The small business CGT retirement exemption explained
  • Proportioning rule and super tax: What it is and why it matters
  • Case study: Making super contributions from compensation payments
  • Calculating your employees’ SG contributions? The rules to help get it right
  • Super Guarantee Charge for employers: What is it and what are my options?
  • Claiming a tax deduction for your employees’ super: What are the rules?
  • Checklist for employers to master your super responsibilities
  • In your 70s? The super rules that apply to you
  • In your 60s? The super rules that apply to you
  • In your teens? The super rules that apply to you
  • Quiz: Boosting your super with super contributions
  • What to do if you exceed your super contributions caps
  • How the Division 293 tax works: Super surcharge for high earners
  • Selecting your super fund: Can I make the choice?
  • How a transition-to-retirement (TTR) pension works
  • A super guide to the bring-forward rule
  • What to do if your employer doesn’t pay your super
  • How LISTO works (Low Income Superannuation Tax Offset)
  • What is the maximum super contribution base?
  • How superannuation is taxed: Super for beginners guide
  • Understanding the difference between your total super balance and your transfer balance cap
  • What age can I access my super (Preservation Age)?
  • Superannuation rule changes from July 2024 (and previous years)
  • Key superannuation rates and thresholds for 2024-25
  • Quiz: Planning for retirement
  • Can I live in my SMSF property?
  • Preservation age and transition-to-retirement pensions align
  • Q&A: How do I start an SMSF pension while leaving other members in accumulation?
  • Director Identification Numbers: What is required for SMSFs
  • Planning to retire at 65? What you need to consider
  • How retirees are using home equity to boost income
  • How does your super affect the Age Pension?
  • Planning to retire at 60? What you need to consider
  • Planning to retire before turning 60? What you need to consider
  • How to wind up an SMSF
  • What does SuperStream mean for my SMSF?
  • Webinar: Transition-to-retirement pensions: The BOOM is coming
  • Super news for June 2024
  • Q&A: If I’m retired can I leave one of my two funds in accumulation?
  • Your tax guide to accessing your super over age 60
  • Case study: Combining new retirement products to maximise retirement income
  • What to consider if you’re forced to retire early
  • Women and super (Part 1): How to grow your super in the early and middle years
  • Workforce age discrimination and what it means for your super
  • Death benefits Q&As
  • What do the 2024 tax cuts mean for your super contributions?
  • Downsizer super contributions: Rules and eligibility
  • What is a self-managed super fund (SMSF)?
  • SMSFs: What is an actuarial certificate, and how much do they cost?
  • Retirement planning for couples
  • Webinar: SuperGuide members Q&A: June 2024
  • Federal Budget May 2024 overview: Superannuation and retiree announcements
  • Super news for May 2024
  • Q&A: Should I postpone my contribution reserving strategy until after the contribution caps rise?
  • Q&A: If I have $1.9m in my super pension can I still make contributions?
  • Winding up an estate: 11 steps to help get the job done
  • Changing pace: Retiring and thriving together
  • What different types of financial advice should I consider?
  • SMSF setup guide: 9 steps you need to follow
  • The cost of residential aged care
  • Webinar: 2024 year-end superannuation tips and traps
  • Getting ATO advice for your SMSF: Rulings and fund specific advice
  • The $3 million super tax cap: What to consider with 1 year to go
  • Multigenerational SMSFs: Benefits and pitfalls
  • How to add a new member to your SMSF
  • How to boost your SMSF balance with contributions reserving
  • SMSF audits: Fees and guidelines
  • Managing retirement income with a bucket strategy
  • Q&A: Is there a loophole which allows a pension fund to go above the transfer balance cap?
  • Q&A: What is required when making lump sum withdrawals from an SMSF in pension mode?
  • Q&A: Is TBAR reporting required for lump sum payments?
  • Q&A: I’ve used the bring-forward rule, so when can I make more non-concessional contributions?
  • Super news for April 2024
  • Q&A: Is there a cap on total super balance when you have started a pension?
  • Q&A: Do I have to start a pension when I retire?
  • Introducing My Aged Care
  • Retirement cost of living: 10 tips to boost your finances
  • Q&A: How will the new $3m super threshold tax impact retirement planning?
  • The taper trap: Super and the Age Pension means test
  • What is the DVA (Department of Veterans’ Affairs) Service Pension?
  • Retiree reflections: What surprised me most when I retired
  • Q&A: What is asset segregation in pension phase?
  • Should you fully withdraw super prior to death to minimise tax payable by your beneficiaries?
  • Contribution cap increases: Issues to consider
  • Should I close my super account when I retire?
  • Running multiple SMSFs: What are the pros and cons?
  • Aged care star ratings: Good but can do better
  • Super news for March 2024
  • How lifetime income products can help reduce the ‘taper trap’ for retirees
  • Q&A: Can I combine multiple pension accounts?
  • Asset valuation guidelines for SMSFs
  • Franked dividends and franking credits for SMSFs
  • Webinar: Strategies to split or share your super balance with your spouse
  • Protecting your super from cyber attacks and scams
  • How investing in infrastructure adds to your super returns
  • Worried about outliving your retirement savings? 9 steps that can help
  • Q&A: What can we do with excess funds if we need less than the minimum pension amount?
  • How inflation affects your retirement income
  • 7 retirement mistakes you don’t want to make
  • SMSFs: Investing in related trusts and companies
  • Can you rollover an SMSF pension to another fund?
  • Q&A: Timing for commencing a pension and minimum pension requirements
  • How to make your super more socially aware
  • How to use the TelstraSuper Lifetime Income Calculator
  • Estate planning and SMSFs: What it is and why it matters
  • What is a core and satellite investment strategy?
  • How to use the TelstraSuper Retirement lifestyle planner
  • Super news for February 2024
  • Getting to know your super fund and what it can do for you
  • SMSFs and financial advice: A matter of cost and trust
  • Retiree reflections: Does your housing meet your retirement needs?
  • What is a testamentary trust and does my Will need one?
  • 9 investment risks and how they can affect your super
  • Risk profiling and your investment choice
  • List of APRA-regulated superannuation funds
  • Does my SMSF need to register for GST?
  • Webinar: SuperGuide members Q&A: March 2024
  • Q&A: How do we structure our SMSF to collect rent as a pension if my wife is under preservation age?
  • Have you got an exit plan? The importance of estate planning
  • In-specie transfers out of an SMSF
  • How to get ready for retirement if you own a business
  • Retiring soon? Here are 5 questions you need to answer first
  • Super news for January 2024
  • Working in retirement: Busting the age barrier
  • Webinar: Death benefit nominations
  • How to work for longer to improve your retirement lifestyle
  • Passive versus active: Which investment style is best?
  • Should your life and disability insurance be inside super?
  • Insurance inside super: A definitive guide
  • 2023 year in review, 2024 year in preview
  • How to use the Mercer Retirement income simulator
  • What are the SMSF residency requirements?
  • ATO SMSF supervisory levy: Cost and guidelines
  • Does your super fund pay a retirement bonus when you start a pension?
  • Why aged care deserves to be part of your retirement plan
  • What are the key differences between SMSFs and public offer funds?
  • Age Pension Work Bonus: How it works and case studies
  • Retiring overseas: Implications for your super and tax
  • Webinar: Super strategies for your SMSF
  • Super news for December 2023
  • Should I retire overseas?
  • What are MySuper products, and which super funds have MySuper products?
  • Calculate how to reach your super balance goal
  • How the Home Equity Access Scheme works (formerly Pension Loan Scheme)
  • Reverse mortgages: What are they and how do they work?
  • Super funds with the lowest income protection insurance premiums
  • Super funds with the lowest life and TPD insurance premiums
  • Boosting your super balance with Grow My Money
  • Q&A: Transfer balance account, minimum pension requirements and the 1 June rule
  • SMSFs and estate planning: Issues to consider after the death of a SMSF member
  • Consider these two risks before you start a super pension
  • Managing your super when you’re moving overseas: 5 steps for success
  • Reverse mortgage calculators: How-to guides
  • SMSFs: Investment property tax deduction mistakes to avoid
  • Small APRA funds: What are they and why would I need one?
  • Your home: The foundation of retirement planning
  • How to use Industry Super Funds’ Transition to Retirement (TTR) calculator
  • How to use Moneysmart’s Account-based pension calculator
  • How to budget for retirement
  • Super news for November 2023
  • Granny flats: How to ensure everyone’s rights are protected
  • SMSF investment rules: Collectables and personal use assets
  • Webinar: SuperGuide members Q&A: December 2023
  • Can I access my super? FAQs about conditions of release
  • How to choose a pension fund
  • SMSFs and estate planning: Key issues that SMSF trustees need to know
  • Webinar: Navigating the aged care system
  • Q&A: Does the previous year’s balance affect the minimum pension amount?
  • Q&A: When I retire, can I transfer the cash assets to my share of the SMSF?
  • Q&A: Can an SMSF invest on a “tenants in common” basis in commercial property, funded by a mortgage?
  • The sprint finish: How to boost your super before retirement
  • What you need to know about six-member SMSFs
  • How lump sums can reduce your transfer balance account
  • Super news for October 2023
  • What retirees need to understand about property insurance
  • How do ETFs compare to LICs/LITs and managed funds?
  • Reducing tax on capital gains with super contributions
  • Q&A: Is a lump sum super payment taxed if I’m under 60?
  • How to use the Moneysmart Superannuation calculator
  • Q&A: Can we use a recontribution strategy at 70 if we have a large transfer balance?
  • SMSFs and estate planning: What fund members should consider and plan for
  • Managing your SMSF through a recession
  • How to use the Moneysmart Super contributions optimiser
  • What advice can I get from my super fund in retirement?
  • YourSuper comparison tool review
  • How to use the Moneysmart Retirement Planner
  • Case study: How to reduce tax on your TPD payments from super
  • SMSF loans: What are the SMSF borrowing rules?
  • What happens when you meet a financial adviser
  • Who to turn to if you have a problem with your financial adviser
  • 3 steps to making a complaint about your super fund
  • What concession cards are available for seniors and pensioners?
  • Help! I think I’m being paid too much pension
  • Dual pension strategy: Reducing super death benefits tax for non-dependants
  • Webinar: Transition-to-retirement pensions: Strategies and benefits
  • Tips to help your super last longer
  • Support services for unpaid carers
  • Choosing an SMSF service provider
  • Q&A: What to consider with unused concessional contribution tax claims?
  • Super news for September 2023
  • Why financial literacy is vital for a good retirement
  • SMSFs and estate planning: An introduction
  • SMSFs: How to deal with lost paperwork
  • Diversification and your SMSF: Why and how to do it
  • What I would do differently now: Retirement plans are shifting with the times
  • What on earth is an in specie transfer?
  • Q&A: How does a transition to retirement pension impact CGT on property assets?
  • Webinar: SuperGuide members Q&A: September 2023
  • Q&A: Can I do contribution splitting if I live overseas?
  • Super news for August 2023
  • What age should I retire?
  • Q&A: What is the tax treatment on lump sum withdrawals when 65 and not retired?
  • Advance care plans: Why everyone should have one
  • Which SMSF expenses are tax deductible?
  • SMSFs: Getting ready for the annual meeting with your accountant
  • Financial advice through super funds: What’s on offer?
  • SMSFs: What advice can your accountant provide?
  • Women and super (Part 3): Making the most of super and other assets after retirement
  • Super news for July 2023
  • Q&A: Does the sole purpose test become redundant when you’ve retired?
  • Healthy eating in your 70s and beyond
  • Q&A: Can I cancel a reversionary pension within my SMSF and wind up the SMSF?
  • Q&A: Can an SMSF accept super contributions if it’s status is “Pending”?
  • Webinar: Women’s super: Closing the gap
  • Independent financial advice: Why it’s important and how to find it
  • How to find a super financial adviser
  • Financial advice: What are the risks and benefits?
  • 8 warning signs of a bad financial adviser
  • Property development in an SMSF: Recent ATO guidance
  • Q&A: Can we use the money from our SMSF for personal use upon reaching pension age?
  • Retirement Income Review finds 9.5% super is enough
  • Q&A: What happens to my SMSF if I travel or move overseas?
  • SMSF compliance: What are trustees’ responsibilities?
  • Q&A: Can I own an overseas house in my SMSF?
  • What are the accumulation and retirement phases of super?
  • Tax in SMSFs and regular super funds: How do they differ?
  • How do reportable employer super contributions (RESC) work?
  • How redundancy and retirement impact your employees’ super
  • Commuting an SMSF account-based pension
  • What strategies can I consider to reduce tax on a super pension paid from my SMSF?
  • Starting an SMSF pension checklist
  • SMSF annual admin checklist
  • Five common financial mistakes SMSF trustees make just before retirement
  • Starting a pension from your super
  • SMSF reporting and record-keeping requirements
  • SMSFs: How to start a pension
  • A simple guide to what tax is payable on super death benefits
  • Quiz: Age Pension rules
  • Centrelink’s Payment and Service Finder: How it works
  • How do I apply for the Age Pension?
  • What is the Age Pension age?
  • ETFs: How do I use them and what do they cost?
  • Aged care: Guide to self-managing home care
  • Using the Home Equity Access Scheme to fund aged care
  • How to keep your immune system strong this winter
  • Commonwealth Seniors Health Card Q&As: Eligibility and completing forms
  • Webinar: An introduction to SMSFs
  • Hitting your peak later in life (and planning for the lows)
  • Case study: Combining downsizer and non-concessional contributions
  • Super news for June 2023
  • Independent financial advisers: Adelaide and SA
  • Independent financial advisers: Canberra and ACT
  • Independent financial advisers: Hobart and Tasmania
  • Independent financial advisers: Perth and WA
  • Independent financial advisers: Brisbane and Queensland
  • Independent financial advisers: Melbourne and Victoria
  • Independent financial advisers: Sydney and NSW
  • What is a target market determination and why should you care?
  • Q&A: What are the pros and cons of starting an account-based pension vs investing outside super?
  • Q&A: I have over $3m in super so should I now consider a recontribution strategy?
  • Q&A: What are the pros and cons of entering pension phase with accumulated losses for capital gains?
  • SMSFs: Minimum account-based pension payments, strategies and calculator
  • Getting financial advice? What your adviser needs to provide
  • SMSF property ownership: Trustee requirements and obligations
  • Q&A: How does proportioning work if I have super in both accumulation and pension phases?
  • Webinar: SuperGuide members Q&A: June 2023
  • Q&A: Do I need to complete a TBAR when commencing a Transition to Retirement (TTR) pension?
  • Q&A: Do we need to use the proportioning rule when rolling over super benefits from an SMSF to an industry super fund?
  • Q&A: Can I benefit from the increased transfer balance cap if I’ve already started a pension?
  • How separation and divorce affect the Age Pension
  • Super news for May 2023
  • Creating effective salary sacrifice arrangements with your employees
  • Are you paying your super contributions on time? Deadlines for employee contributions
  • What are the penalties for failing to meet employer super obligations?
  • Choosing a default fund for your employees
  • Life insurance through super: A definitive guide
  • Early release of super due to severe financial hardship
  • Early release of super on compassionate grounds
  • Accessing super: Reaching age 65
  • How to read a super fund PDS
  • Employee or contractor for super purposes? How to tell the difference
  • Planning your account-based pension withdrawals for the new financial year
  • Federal Budget May 2023 overview: Superannuation and retiree announcements
  • Latest Choice super heatmap shows progress but fees remain high
  • Q&A: What happens if I start a pension and gains push the balance over the transfer balance cap?
  • Greenwashing: Do your super fund’s credentials stack up?
  • Will overspending delay your retirement?
  • How to plan your spending through the 3 stages of retirement
  • SMSFs and non-arm’s-length income (NALI)
  • SMSF investing: An adviser’s insight into mFunds
  • SMSFs and property: Business real property
  • Webinar: Year-end superannuation tips and traps
  • Q&A: Does a property owned by an SMSF need to be sold upon retirement or can we take possession?
  • Q&A: Can I receive my deceased spouse’s accumulation death benefit in a pension income stream?
  • Q&A: I’m 60. What happens to my super when I wind up my SMSF?
  • Q&A: What should we have in place for when an individual trustee of an SMSF passes away?
  • Q&A: What to consider if a director of a corporate trustee of a single member SMSF resigns
  • What are the Age Pension gifting rules?
  • Q&A: I’m over 75. Can I make a super contribution?
  • Q&A: How can you reduce inheritance tax if you leave your super to your children?
  • Q&A: Can I contribute to a grandchild’s super account?
  • New contribution strategies for retirees
  • Super news for April 2023
  • How to compare super funds in 7 easy steps
  • What are annuities, and how can they help in retirement?
  • Q&A: Can you make super contributions when you work overseas?
  • Q&A: How much can I contribute in year 4 of a bring-forward period?
  • Q&A: Do SMSFs perform better than industry funds?
  • Q&A: Can I withdraw a lump sum after I start a pension?
  • Q&A: How can I recontribute my pension payments back into my super?
  • Q&A: Can I contribute to super after I start a pension?
  • SMSF property ownership options and opportunities
  • Tax hike on super balances above $3 million: Is it time to rethink our retirement savings vehicles?
  • What is an investment-linked annuity?
  • Q&A: Can you transfer an investment property into an SMSF?
  • SMSFs and cryptocurrency investments
  • Q&A: Can you make an in specie transfer of crypto into an SMSF?
  • Q&A: Contributing to super prior to a pension
  • Webinar: The proposed new $3 million super changes: What you need to know
  • What to teach your (big) kids about super
  • Low Income Tax Offset (LITO): How it works
  • Tax returns in retirement: Do I need to lodge one?
  • Super news for March 2023
  • The importance of the 10/30/60 Rule to your retirement income
  • Webinar: SuperGuide members Q&A: March 2023
  • SMSF death benefits: Who are my dependents and why does it matter?
  • SMSF investment strategy health checklist
  • Advance care planning: Wills, Powers of Attorney, living wills and more
  • What government services are available for older Australians?
  • Super news for February 2023
  • Financial advice: We want it, but cost is an issue
  • What are average super fund fees?
  • Everything SMSF trustees need to know about rebalancing
  • What is the value of financial advice when it comes to your retirement?
  • Is an SMSF right for you?
  • Webinar: Starting an account-based pension
  • Super news for January 2023
  • SMSF investment rules: What every trustee should know
  • What are the different types of super funds?
  • How to choose an investment option for your super pension
  • 2022 year in review, 2023 year in preview
  • Market volatility and super: How to resist the itch to switch
  • Webinar: Estate planning considerations for SMSF members
  • Case study: Boosting retirement income with downsizer contributions
  • Early release of super for illness or injury
  • Latest MySuper heatmap highlights best and worst performers
  • How to change super funds (in 5 easy steps)
  • Super news for December 2022
  • Indexing options in your super fund: Pros and cons
  • Case studies: Super death benefit nominations
  • Managing your employees’ SG contributions? Technologies you need to know
  • How to keep good records for your employees’ super contributions
  • How much super do you need to set up an SMSF?
  • What are unrestricted and restricted non-preserved super benefits?
  • Women and super: Budget snapshot outlines the challenges
  • Super news for November 2022
  • How to find your lost super
  • Webinar: SuperGuide members Q&A: December 2022
  • Retirement income: When is the optimal time to purchase a deferred annuity?
  • Longevity risk: How deferred annuities can help your savings last
  • Federal Budget October 2022 overview: Super and retiree announcements
  • Webinar: Insurance inside super: Is it time for a change?
  • What are the Age Pension residency rules?
  • The financial and health benefits of working into retirement
  • Super news for October 2022
  • Single women and super: How 3 women beat the statistics
  • Webinar: Downsizer super contributions
  • Webinar: SuperGuide members Q&A: September 2022
  • Webinar: SMSFs and borrowing: Tips and traps
  • Webinar: SMSF investment strategy
  • Webinar: SuperGuide members Q&A: June 2022
  • What SMSF trustees need to know about exempt current pension income (ECPI)
  • Do you know what your super fund is invested in?
  • Elder abuse: How to spot the signs and reduce risk
  • Super news for September 2022
  • Unlisted assets: What are they and why is my super fund investing in them?
  • SMSFs: What to do if you get a breach notification from the ATO
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  • The arm’s length rule for SMSFs
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