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What advice can I get from my super fund in retirement?
The need for financial advice doesn’t end when you retire, in fact, good, timely advice may be even more consequential.
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Super housekeeping tips for EOFY
As 30 June approaches, it’s time to make the most of your annual super contribution limits.
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SuperGuide news for April 2026
Super wealth boost, Super consumer protections, Calls to move members to retirement phase by default, AI scams increase.
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Centrelink’s Payment and Service Finder: How it works
If you are planning to retire soon or have already done so, this tool can help you work out how much Age Pension and other payments and concessions you may be eligible for.
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Contribution cap increases: Issues to consider
With contribution caps set to increase, people need to weigh up their options before topping up their super before and/or after 30 June.
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Understanding risk and your super investment options
Performance matters when you’re building a healthy super balance for your retirement, but so does the level of risk you are comfortable with along the way.
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Retiring soon? Here are 6 questions you need to answer first
From planning your retirement income to where you will live and how you will spend your time, there’s a lot to think about in the run-up to retirement.
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Retirement income rules of thumb: Do they measure up?
Working out how much income you will need in retirement is no easy task, but some simple short cuts may provide an estimate to start the planning process.
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How to strengthen your finances in retirement
If the rising cost of living is eating into your retirement savings, it’s time to review your budget and look for potential sources of additional income.
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Choosing a lifecycle option for your age group
If your super is invested in a lifecycle fund, or you are interested in exploring your options, SuperGuide’s new lifecycle comparison tool can help.
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Indexed options in your super fund: Pros and cons
Index investment options are widely regarded as simple and low cost, but they’re not all created equal so it’s important to understand what you are getting.
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Is $2 million in super enough to retire on?
If you (or you and your partner combined) expect to have about $2 million in super on retirement, how much income might this provide and for how long?
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Is $700,000 in super enough to retire on?
If you (or you and your partner combined) anticipate having a retirement balance of about $700,000, how much income might it provide and for how long?
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Is $1 million in super enough to retire on?
If you (or you and your partner combined) anticipate having a retirement super balance of about $1 million, how much income might it provide and for how long?
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Is $500,000 in super enough to retire on?
We’ve run the numbers to find out what kind of retirement half a million dollars could provide.
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Choosing an appropriate SMSF auditor
When choosing an auditor for your SMSF, the cheapest and/or quickest is not necessarily the best for the job. Here’s what to look for.
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SMSF minimum pension payments: Rules and strategies
For SMSF members in retirement phase, strict rules apply to minimum pension payments and breaches can be costly.
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SMSF returns are competitive with large funds
SMSFs still underperform large super funds in years when markets are strong, but consistently beat the big end of town over five years.
