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Answering your questions about retirement
Retirement
Answering your questions about retirement
The Morningstar community has the following questions about planning for retirement. Here are my thoughts. 
Mark LaMonica, CFA | 14 May 2025
Future Focus: New super tax could slash your retirement savings
Personal Finance
Future Focus: New super tax could slash your retirement savings
More Australians will be impacted by Div 296 and unrealised capital gains than you think.
Shani Jayamanne | 12 May 2025
How to retire early
Personal Finance
How to retire early
Three things to consider when planning for an early retirement. 
Mark LaMonica, CFA | 04 May 2025
It is going to be a long four years: Mark’s top articles in March
Personal Finance
It is going to be a long four years: Mark’s top articles in March
Morningstar’s Director of Personal Finance was focused on volatility and tariffs in March - just like everyone else.
Mark LaMonica, CFA | 30 April 2025
What returns do you need for a comfortable retirement?
Retirement
What returns do you need for a comfortable retirement?
The math behind your retirement outcomes. 
Mark LaMonica, CFA | 29 April 2025
Is this a safe way to get higher returns in retirement?
Retirement
Is this a safe way to get higher returns in retirement?
Conventional wisdom tells retirees to seek safety with a conservative asset allocation in retirement. Is there a better way?
Mark LaMonica, CFA | 15 April 2025
Navigating SMSF property compliance
Personal Finance
Navigating SMSF property compliance
Property investment in SMSFs is a popular strategy for retirement wealth. Compliance is essential to avoid risks like the sole purpose test,...
Shelley Banton | 14 April 2025
What if you don’t have enough to retire?
Retirement
What if you don’t have enough to retire?
4 steps to stretch your retirement savings. 
Mark LaMonica, CFA | 14 April 2025
Meg on SMSFs: Tips for the last member standing
Retirement
Meg on SMSFs: Tips for the last member standing
It’s common for people as they age to seek more help in running their SMSF if their capacity declines. An alternate director may be a great solution...
Meg Heffron | 09 April 2025
Morningstar Superannuation Survey
Retirement
Morningstar Superannuation Survey
Ranking 341 super options.
Shamir Popat | 31 March 2025