SuperGuide

Superannuation and retirement planning information

August 2023 Super booster newsletter

How carry-forward (catch-up) super contributions work
If you haven’t used all your concessional contributions cap in recent years you can use them to play catch-up and get a handy tax concession to sweeten the deal. We… Read more.
How carry-forward (catch-up) super contributions work
If you haven’t used all your concessional contributions cap in recent years you can use them to play catch-up and get a handy tax concession to sweeten the deal. We… Read more.
How myGov can help you keep track of your super
Keeping track of your super can be time-consuming and difficult, but linking the ATO’s online services to your myGov account makes it easier – and secure. Read more.
How myGov can help you keep track of your super
Keeping track of your super can be time-consuming and difficult, but linking the ATO’s online services to your myGov account makes it easier – and secure. Read more.
Risk profiling and your investment choice
We all want a decent return on our investments, but it’s important to understand how much risk you are prepared to tolerate along the way. Read more.
Risk profiling and your investment choice
We all want a decent return on our investments, but it’s important to understand how much risk you are prepared to tolerate along the way. Read more.
Super fund performance: Monthly returns to October 2024
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.
Super fund performance: Monthly returns to October 2024
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.
Super news for August 2023
Super complaints rise, Using super for aged care, SMSF penalties increase, ASIC sues Dixon Advisory, alleges greenwashing at Vanguard and Active Super, Aware Super offers term deposits, Funds urged to… Read more.
Super news for August 2023
Super complaints rise, Using super for aged care, SMSF penalties increase, ASIC sues Dixon Advisory, alleges greenwashing at Vanguard and Active Super, Aware Super offers term deposits, Funds urged to… Read more.

BEST PERFORMING SUPER FUNDS

Check out the best performing super funds across 5 different investment categories over 1 year and 10 years, updated to 30 June 2023.

Women’s super – closing the gap

Wednesday 23 August 2023 at 11:00 am AEST

We know women’s super balances tend to be lower than men’s. There are many reasons – broken working patterns, the gender pay gap, and that women are more likely to work less than full-time hours.

Whether you’re starting out, planning retirement, or have retired, this webinar will help you to take control of your super and put strategies in place to reduce the risk you’re left behind. We’ll cover everything from maximising your contributions to choosing appropriate investments and dealing with separation or divorce.

Find out more
Q&A: Can I do contribution splitting if I live overseas?
What these rules allow us to do is to split, so to take up to 85% of the concessional contributions that were made into our own super fund account last… Read more.
Q&A: Can I do contribution splitting if I live overseas?
What these rules allow us to do is to split, so to take up to 85% of the concessional contributions that were made into our own super fund account last… Read more.

Are you planning to make the move to a great super fund, but finding it difficult to summon the motivation to take the leap? Switching could be simpler than you think.

Find out how to change super funds in 5 easy steps.

Important: All information on SuperGuide is general in nature only and does not take into account your personal objectives, financial situation or needs. You should consider whether any information on SuperGuide is appropriate to you before acting on it. If SuperGuide refers to a financial product you should obtain the relevant product disclosure statement (PDS) or seek personal financial advice before making any investment decisions.