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How super works

How carry-forward (catch-up) super contributions work
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Transfer balance cap (TBC) for super pensions: How it works
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How to make the most of your super contributions
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In your 50s or younger? The super rules that apply to you
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Your tax guide to accessing your super under age 60
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A super guide to the bring-forward rule
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Super funds

Super fund performance: Monthly returns to May 2025
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How super fund fees impact your net returns
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Best performing pension funds: Balanced category (41–60%)
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Super fund performance over 32 calendar years (to December 2024)
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SMSFs

Writing your SMSF investment strategy (including templates)
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SMSFs: What are the lump sum withdrawal rules?
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TBAR: Transfer balance account reporting for SMSFs
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SMSF investment: 20 most popular ETFs
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How to boost your SMSF balance with contributions reserving
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What on earth is an in specie transfer?
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SMSFs: How to start a pension
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Retirement planning




Retirement income rules of thumb: Do they measure up?
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How long you can expect to live and what it means for your super
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Can I get free financial advice?
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How much can I afford to spend in retirement?
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In retirement


Common ‘myth-conceptions’ about retirement income
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How to maximise your Age Pension
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Can I return to work after I access my super?
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Minimum pension drawdown rates (2024–25) and calculator
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How does your super affect the Age Pension?
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Popular features

Webinar: The Recontribution strategy: Opportunities and strategies to get the best outcomes
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Webinar: SuperGuide members Q&A: June 2025
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Webinar: 2025 year-end superannuation tips and traps
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Webinar: When can I access my super? All conditions of release explained
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Deeming rates (2025-26) and calculator for the Age Pension income test
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How to boost your spouse’s super balance (including calculator)
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Minimum pension drawdown rates (2024–25) and calculator
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How to boost your spouse’s super balance (including calculator)
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How do tax-deductible superannuation contributions work?
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How to make your super more socially aware
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Q&A: What to consider with unused concessional contribution tax claims?
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Q&A: I have over $3m in super so should I now consider a recontribution strategy?
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Q&A: What are the pros and cons of entering pension phase with accumulated losses for capital gains?
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Q&A: I’m over 75. Can I make a super contribution?
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