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EOFY SMSF contribution strategies for Division 296
If you’re looking to make last minute, year-end super contributions into your SMSF, then don’t forget to consider Division 296!
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What are the Age Pension residency rules?
On top of an age requirement and income and assets tests, you also need to satisfy strict residency rules before you can claim a full or part Age Pension.
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Super pensions: Trends in payment frequency, flexibility, fees and more
While the introduction of lifetime income products has been painfully slow, super funds have been working on improvements to their existing pensions and member services.
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ATO reporting for salary sacrifice and additional employer super contributions
As if employers don’t have enough to do, they also need to notify the ATO of any reportable employer super contributions they make for their employees.
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How to get ready for retirement if you own a business
You’ve worked hard to build your business, but when retirement beckons it’s time to fold your business plan into your personal retirement planning.
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Keeping Centrelink up to date: A guide to Age Pension reporting obligations
Once you’re on the Age Pension, knowing what to report to Centrelink – and what’s handled automatically – can mean the difference between receiving the right amount and accumulating a debt. Justin Bott from Services Australia walks through the 14-day reporting rule, common mistakes, and the simple habits that keep your payments on track.
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What to know before applying for the Age Pension
There are more myths about the Age Pension than almost any other government payment. In this video, Justin Bott from Services Australia explains what you can actually earn while receiving the pension, how the Work Bonus works, what the gifting rules really say, and what to do before you apply
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Do you know what your super fund is invested in?
If you’d like to know more about the investments your super fund holds, we explain how to find out exactly where your money is going.
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What are annuities, and how can they help in retirement?
Modern annuities not only offer guaranteed income in retirement but some pay income for life and may increase your Age Pension entitlements.
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SMSF retirement income strategies: Managing risk, income and longevity
Planning a reliable retirement income is one of the biggest challenges for SMSF trustees. Actuary Melanie Dunn walks through the key risks – longevity, market volatility and spending uncertainty — and how to build a strategy that lasts.
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How Aware Super’s Retirement Manager helps you plan your retirement income
Watch our video demonstration to see how you can make the most of one of the most comprehensive retirement income calculators – for free.
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Asset valuation guidelines for SMSFs
End of financial year asset valuations are routine for SMSF trustees, but they will assume even more importance with the introduction of Division 296 tax.
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SuperGuide news for May 2026
Performance test updated, Free retirement planning tools, UniSuper cuts fees, Dodgy dental scams, Greenwashing fears, Telstra Super fail
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Superannuation rule changes from July 2026 (and previous years)
Every super rule change from July 2026 explained: Payday Super, higher contribution caps, the transfer balance cap and Division 296 tax.
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Pension fund rankings: Conservative category (21–40%)
On this page you can find the quartile performance and quartile rankings for pension funds in the Conservative category for the period to 31 March 2026.
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Pension fund rankings: Balanced category (41–60%)
On this page you can find the quartile performance and quartile rankings for pension funds in the Balanced category for the period to 31 March 2026.
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Pension fund rankings: Growth category (61–80%)
On this page you can find the quartile performance and quartile rankings for pension funds in the Growth category for the period to 31 March 2026.
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Pension fund rankings: High Growth category (81–95%)
On this page you can find the quartile performance and quartile rankings for pension funds in the High Growth category for the period to 31 March 2026.
