SMSF ASSOCIATION News & Analysis

Costs matter a lot to your return outcomes. How do SMSFs compare, and at what balance do they make sense?

SMSFs are often portrayed as the risker option, but does that tell the full story?

Use our free calculator to compare the cost against an industry or retail super fund

We're nearing the end of the financial year and it's time for SMSFs and other super funds to make the most of the strategies available to them....

The budget includes cost-of-living support for retirees yet indicates the Government won't change the way it calculates the new super tax.

While the upcoming federal budget may bring yet more changes for SMSFs, here are some of those already in the pipeline for 2022.

But many funds are cash heavy and paying high costs.

+ LIC Holy Grail or not; House prices in 2023; Howard Marks on selling; Why hold cash? Stocks at 12m lows; SMSF competitive with instos; Agent...

+ Check your ETFs; Montgomery 2022 stocks; Running the bull; Global leaders on '21 surprises and '22 challenges; Letting debt rip; Gold; ASX IPOs.

There is little public scrutiny on the value for money; how do consultants decide what to charge?