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Super is not only for retirement
Retirement
Super is not only for retirement
Hundreds of thousands of Australians have no intention of running down their super to $1 on the day they die.
Graham Hand | 21 August 2024
Morningstar second quarter superannuation survey
Retirement
Morningstar second quarter superannuation survey
The top performing superannuation funds. 
Shamir Popat | 20 August 2024
8 investment pools in the new tax hierarchy
Retirement
8 investment pools in the new tax hierarchy
The new tax on super over $3 million brings alternatives into play for tax efficiency. For investors who can be bothered juggling different types of...
Graham Hand | 19 August 2024
10 reasons owning your home beats super in retirement
Retirement
10 reasons owning your home beats super in retirement
Since the introduction of compulsory super, the industry has pushed its members to put as much as possible into super. It has been a disservice to...
Graham Hand | 13 August 2024
Is contribution splitting a forgotten retirement strategy?
Retirement
Is contribution splitting a forgotten retirement strategy?
It's a surprise how rarely we see ‘spouse contribution splitting’ in SMSFs. This type of splitting is a special rule that effectively...
Meg Heffron | 05 August 2024
Who needs the Caymans? 10 ways to avoid paying tax
Personal Finance
Who needs the Caymans? 10 ways to avoid paying tax
Australians don't need dodgy schemes in Caribbean islands to hide their wealth. There are plenty of legal ways to avoid paying tax but they will...
Graham Hand | 29 July 2024
How super members can avoid missing out on tax deductions
Retirement
How super members can avoid missing out on tax deductions
Claiming a tax deduction for personal super contributions can end in disappointment if it isn't done correctly. Julie Steed looks at common pitfalls...
Julie Steed | 24 July 2024
Are you paying tax due to not starting a super pension?
Retirement
Are you paying tax due to not starting a super pension?
Pension payments in super after the age of 60 are tax free and anyone over 65 can switch their super into a pension account even if they do not...
Graham Hand | 23 July 2024
The top shares of Australia’s best performing super funds
Retirement
The top shares of Australia’s best performing super funds
And our equity analysts’ outlook for the stocks.
Shani Jayamanne | 18 July 2024
Why it pays to take your super seriously early
Personal Finance
Why it pays to take your super seriously early
This week’s Investing Compass episode goes through what you’re missing out on by delaying reviewing your super.
Shani Jayamanne | 07 July 2024