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SUPERANNUATION News & Analysis

How do low cost SMSFs compare?
Personal Finance
How do low cost SMSFs compare?
Costs matter a lot to your return outcomes. How do SMSFs compare, and at what balance do they make sense?
Shani Jayamanne | 23 January 2025
Aussie retirees are more frugal than they need to be. What can be done?
Personal Finance
Aussie retirees are more frugal than they need to be. What can be done?
The Federal Government faces an uphill battle to make retired Australians spend more. Let's hope they don't go overboard.
James Gruber | 23 January 2025
Future Focus: Why I won't commit to an SMSF
Personal Finance
Future Focus: Why I won't commit to an SMSF
SMSFs require a lot of commitment. I'm not quite there.
Shani Jayamanne | 20 January 2025
Avoiding the superannuation death tax
Retirement
Avoiding the superannuation death tax
How to optimise tax savings on superannuation inheritance. 
Simonelle Mody | 15 January 2025
Why you shouldn't wait until 35 to take your super seriously
Retirement
Why you shouldn't wait until 35 to take your super seriously
A recent Rainmaker study concludes that the best time to start taking super seriously is in your mid-thirties. I don't agree. 
Shani Jayamanne | 12 January 2025
Should I have insurance in super?
Personal Finance
Should I have insurance in super?
Insurance is a necessary evil of a holistic financial plan. I go through the best ways to protect yourself.
Shani Jayamanne | 09 January 2025
Morningstar superannuation survey
Retirement
Morningstar superannuation survey
The top performing superannuation funds.
Shamir Popat | 18 December 2024
How to retire early
Personal Finance
How to retire early
Three things to consider when planning for an early retirement. 
Mark LaMonica, CFA | 10 December 2024
How your super will be taxed when you die
Personal Finance
How your super will be taxed when you die
The ins-and-outs of super taxation on death benefits. 
Shani Jayamanne | 08 December 2024
SMSF assets hit $1 trillion for the first time
Retirement
SMSF assets hit $1 trillion for the first time
Latest figures reveal the estimated assets of SMSFs have topped $1 trillion for the first time. It’s quite an achievement for a sector not yet...
James Gruber | 04 December 2024