SuperGuide
Superannuation and retirement planning information
Age Pension rates increase on 20 March 2025. This article also explains how the Age Pension works, and includes the latest Age Pension rates for residents, non-residents, and the transitional Age Pension.
In our reckoner below you can view the median monthly investment returns for 5 superannuation investment options going back to January 2016.
Many Australians who admit they need financial advice are reluctant to get it due to the perceived cost, but are they right? We look at what’s available and what it costs.
The Trump bump turned into a slump in February, as global market volatility dented super fund returns.
Pension fund returns exceeded minimum withdrawal rates for most retirees in 2024, providing a buffer against volatile times ahead.
The good news is you probably don’t need anywhere near the $1 million often touted to retire in the style to which you have become accustomed. Here’s how to set your savings target.
While lagging the performance of large super funds some years, SMSFs have outperformed them over the longer term.
Given the complexity of super and how it interacts with the Age Pension, it’s not surprising that misunderstandings abound. So let’s bust a few myths.
We’ve done the digging to help you make the most of what your super fund has to offer.Australia’s biggest super funds are getting even bigger, thanks to a spate of mergers and organic growth.
Our Age Pension calculator gives you an estimate of your potential Age Pension entitlements based on your situation, assets and income.
A common question for Australians planning their retirement is if, and when, they will be eligible for the Age Pension.
A common question for those nearing or in retirement is “How much can a pensioner earn before it affects the pension?”.
This article details the rules and limits of the Age Pension assets test (how much your savings and other assets are worth), which is one half of the means test (along with the income test) that determines how much Age Pension you could be eligible for.
Volatile financial markets make it difficult to plan ahead, but in uncertain times having a plan and sticking to it can make a big difference to your retirement outcome.
It can be difficult knowing where to start when you are ready to think seriously about retirement, but working through these easy steps will help.
Interest rates are finally on the way down, raising concerns about bank profits and dividend payments. Should SMSF investors be worried?
To understand how much income you will need to fund your desired retirement lifestyle, first you need to work out how much you are likely to spend. Here’s how.
If you are getting serious about planning your retirement income needs and don’t know where to start, these handy estimates could help.
