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How-to guides

How-to guides

Our how-to guides are designed to be easy-to-understand, comprehensive and actionable.

They can assist you with your research and understanding of various aspects about superannuation, including comparing super funds, tax-friendly super strategies, making super contributions, managing your SMSF, and what you need to consider when planning for your retirement.

See also our step-by-step guides and our SMSF checklists.

Essential how-to guides

How myGov can help you keep track of your super

How myGov can help you keep track of your super

How myGov can help you keep track of your super

How to boost your spouse’s balance and make the most of super caps (including calculator)

How myGov can help you keep track of your super

How do tax-deductible superannuation contributions work?

How myGov can help you keep track of your super

How to make your super more socially aware

How myGov can help you keep track of your super

How to read a super fund PDS

How myGov can help you keep track of your super

How to compare super funds in 7 easy steps

How myGov can help you keep track of your super

How to find your lost super

How myGov can help you keep track of your super

How to benchmark your super fund

How myGov can help you keep track of your super

How to change your investment option: 6 points to check before you switch

SMSF how-to guides

How myGov can help you keep track of your super

How to buy a commercial property and lease it through your SMSF

How myGov can help you keep track of your super

How to invest in infrastructure through an SMSF

How myGov can help you keep track of your super

Your SMSF calendar for 2025

How myGov can help you keep track of your super

Real DIY super: How to keep SMSF costs super low

How myGov can help you keep track of your super

How to record SMSF minutes

How myGov can help you keep track of your super

How to add a new member to your SMSF

How myGov can help you keep track of your super

Diversification and your SMSF: Why and how to do it

How myGov can help you keep track of your super

SMSFs: How to start a pension

How myGov can help you keep track of your super

Is an SMSF right for you?

How myGov can help you keep track of your super

How to prepare for an SMSF auditor and fill in your SMSF tax return

How myGov can help you keep track of your super

How to boost your SMSFs immunity to cybersecurity threats

How myGov can help you keep track of your super

How to avoid getting caught in the in-house asset trap

How-to guides if you are planning your retirement

How myGov can help you keep track of your super

How to plan for your retirement

How myGov can help you keep track of your super

Retirement income rules of thumb: Do they measure up?

How myGov can help you keep track of your super

How to navigate the different stages of retirement

How myGov can help you keep track of your super

Selecting a retirement income calculator

How myGov can help you keep track of your super

How a transition-to-retirement (TTR) pension works

How myGov can help you keep track of your super

How to use the Moneysmart Retirement Planner

How myGov can help you keep track of your super

How to find a super financial adviser

How myGov can help you keep track of your super

Starting a pension from your super

How myGov can help you keep track of your super

How to plan your spending through the 3 stages of retirement

How-to guides for those in retirement

How myGov can help you keep track of your super

How to apply for the Home Equity Access Scheme (HEAS)

How myGov can help you keep track of your super

How can I top up my super pension?

How myGov can help you keep track of your super

How to maximise your Age Pension

How myGov can help you keep track of your super

Commonwealth Seniors Health Card: Eligibility and how to apply

How myGov can help you keep track of your super

How do I apply for the Age Pension?

How myGov can help you keep track of your super

How to choose an investment option for your super pension

How myGov can help you keep track of your super

How to create an investment portfolio in retirement

How myGov can help you keep track of your super

How do I arrange a Home Care Package?

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