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SELF MANANGED SUPER FUND News & Analysis

How much does it really cost to run an SMSF?
Retirement
How much does it really cost to run an SMSF?
Use our free calculator to compare the cost against an industry or retail super fund
Shani Jayamanne | 03 November 2024
My own reasons for early SMSF establishment
Retirement
My own reasons for early SMSF establishment
In response to a previous article on delaying establishing an SMSF, Meg explains why she started early, long before she began in the SMSF industry....
Meg Heffron | 08 August 2024
The pros and cons of taking the DIY super route
Retirement
The pros and cons of taking the DIY super route
A self managed super fund can offer investors more control and, in many cases, greater choice over their retirement investments. But are the extra...
Tony Kaye | 01 August 2024
The ATO has SMSF asset valuations in its crosshairs
Retirement
The ATO has SMSF asset valuations in its crosshairs
SMSF trustees need to ensure they value their assets at least annually and that those valuations are fair and reasonable, based on objective and...
Julie Steed | 10 July 2024
Clearing up confusion on the $3 million super tax
Retirement
Clearing up confusion on the $3 million super tax
There seems to be more confusion than clarity about the mechanics of how the new $3 million super tax is supposed to work. Here is an attempt to...
Meg Heffron | 17 June 2024
Reports of the demise of SMSFs are unfounded
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Reports of the demise of SMSFs are unfounded
Claims of an impending fall are not supported by the data, and older trustees are investing even more.
Graham Hand | 21 June 2023
My self-managed superannuation fund investments—Part 2
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My self-managed superannuation fund investments—Part 2
In this article, I will outline the funds I selected for my own SMSF in the asset classes of domestic equities and real assets.
Ross MacMillan | 11 April 2023
SMSFs and cryptocurrency: A guide
Retirement
SMSFs and cryptocurrency: A guide
There are rules to be aware of before diving into the sector.
Anthony Fensom | 07 January 2022
Millennials are making the switch to SMSFs
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Millennials are making the switch to SMSFs
The younger generation’s drive into SMSFs should give the sector a further growth boost, putting pressure on incumbents to lower fees and...
Anthony Fensom | 19 October 2021
SMSFs and Crypto: Cranking up the risk in retirement portfolios
Retirement
SMSFs and Crypto: Cranking up the risk in retirement portfolios
The highly volatile asset class has the potential to run wild in a retirement system promising control.
Emma Rapaport | 01 October 2021