Best performing super funds, Seniors cards, SMSF audits, Comparing funds
Welcome to the August 2018 edition of the SuperGuide newsletter. Highlights include:
- SENIORS CARDS: There’s a surprising array of benefits, concessions and discounts if you are eligible for a seniors card. Find out what you could be claim for in your state, and how to apply.
- IS $1 MILLION REALLY THE MAGIC FIGURE FOR SMSFS? Meg Heffron debunks the Productivity Commission’s theory that you need $1m to start an SMSF.
- SMSF AUDITS: Nobody seems to like the Coalition’s 3-yearly audit policy – neither the auditors nor the trustees. Belinda Aisbett and Jim Bonham present the views from either side, and both are in agreement that it’s a policy ultimately lacking in purpose.
- BEST PERFORMING SUPER FUNDS: It always pays to keep track of the latest stats on the best performing funds. This month we look at the top performing super and pension funds over 5 years. Separately we also present the super and pension funds with the lowest fees.
- COMPARING SUPER FUNDS: Now you know the top performers and cheapest funds, are you sure your fund is up to scratch? Find out what are the main types of funds, how to review yours, and what else you should consider when comparing super funds.
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IS YOUR SUPER FUND PERFORMING?
In this article you can discover the top 10 performing All Growth super funds over 1 year and 10 years to 30 June 2024. All Growth funds have 96-100% invested… Read more.
In this article you can discover the top 10 performing All Growth super funds over 1 year and 10 years to 30 June 2024. All Growth funds have 96-100% invested… Read more.
In this article you can discover the top 10 performing Balanced pension funds over 1 year and 10 years to 30 June 2024. Balanced funds have 41-60% invested in growth… Read more.
In this article you can discover the top 10 performing Balanced pension funds over 1 year and 10 years to 30 June 2024. Balanced funds have 41-60% invested in growth… Read more.
Lifecycle funds are designed to reduce risk as you near retirement without sacrificing returns; recent research shows many do just that but you need to know what to look for. Read more.
Lifecycle funds are designed to reduce risk as you near retirement without sacrificing returns; recent research shows many do just that but you need to know what to look for. Read more.
Despite a despondent October performance, super funds are up a healthy 10.3% so far this year with only six weeks to go. Read more.
Despite a despondent October performance, super funds are up a healthy 10.3% so far this year with only six weeks to go. Read more.
Discover the cheapest super funds overall, funds with the lowest fees for each investment category, as well the most expensive super funds. Read more.
Discover the cheapest super funds overall, funds with the lowest fees for each investment category, as well the most expensive super funds. Read more.
COMPARING SUPER FUNDS
Comparing super funds may not seem very exciting, but getting into a quality fund that meets your needs could be one of the best things you do for your retirement. Read more.
Comparing super funds may not seem very exciting, but getting into a quality fund that meets your needs could be one of the best things you do for your retirement. Read more.
If you’re unhappy with your super fund’s performance, it’s getting easier to check how it stacks up against the best of the rest. We explain how. Read more.
If you’re unhappy with your super fund’s performance, it’s getting easier to check how it stacks up against the best of the rest. We explain how. Read more.
Choosing an excellent super fund can make a big difference to your retirement outcomes. The first step is an understanding of the five broad categories of funds on offer. Read more.
Choosing an excellent super fund can make a big difference to your retirement outcomes. The first step is an understanding of the five broad categories of funds on offer. Read more.
Default MySuper funds have been undergoing a makeover in recent years, with performance under the microscope and fees falling. Read more.
Default MySuper funds have been undergoing a makeover in recent years, with performance under the microscope and fees falling. Read more.
Holding death cover through your super fund can be a costeffective way to protect your family and financial dependents and to help pay off your debts if you die. Read more.
Holding death cover through your super fund can be a costeffective way to protect your family and financial dependents and to help pay off your debts if you die. Read more.
ENCORE ARTICLES
Navigating your way around the constant rule changes in the super system is tricky, so here’s our annual list of the modifications you need to know about. Read more.
Navigating your way around the constant rule changes in the super system is tricky, so here’s our annual list of the modifications you need to know about. Read more.
Australia’s current super system is “harming millions of members” through underperforming funds, multiple accounts and excessive fees. Read more.
Australia’s current super system is “harming millions of members” through underperforming funds, multiple accounts and excessive fees. Read more.
