Hidden perks that make your super account even better
We’ve done the digging to help you make the most of what your super fund has to offer.
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How to invest in infrastructure through an SMSF
Thanks to a growing list of specialist managed funds, SMSFs can invest like the pros in big infrastructure projects.
What to do if the market tanks and you’re retired, or close to it
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.
How can I top up my super pension?
It’s possible to contribute to super after you retire, but there are rules you
must follow if you want to use these contributions to top up your pension account.
SMSFs reserves: What are the rules?
Reserves can be a useful tool for SMSF trustees, but the ATO takes a dim view of anything that looks like tax avoidance.
How much super do I need if I don’t own a home?
As most retirement income estimates assume retirees own their home, you will need to make substantial adjustments to these estimates if you expect to be renting.
Super fund performance reckoner: Monthly returns for 5 investment categories
In our reckoner below you can view the median monthly investment returns for 5 superannuation investment options going back to January 2016.
How to plan for your retirement
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.
Do SMSFs rely too heavily on bank shares for dividend income?
Interest rates are finally on the way down, raising concerns about bank profits and dividend payments. Should SMSF investors be worried?
What happens to my TTR when I turn 65?
When you turn 65 a number of things happen to your transition to retirement pension – mostly good but there are traps to avoid.
The why and how of direct investment super options
If more control over the investments and tax in your super is appealing but you don’t fancy the additional attention and time an SMSF requires, direct investing with a public-offer fund could be for you.
Super fund performance: Monthly returns to January 2025
Super funds started the year with a bang, up 2.2% in January on the back of last year’s 11.4% return.
Pension fund rankings: Conservative category (21–40%)
On this page you can find the quartile performance and quartile rankings for pension funds in the Conservative category for the period to 31 December 2024.
Pension fund rankings: Balanced category (41–60%)
On this page you can find the quartile performance and quartile rankings for pension funds in the Balanced category for the period to 31 December 2024.
Pension fund rankings: Growth category (61–80%)
On this page you can find the quartile performance and quartile rankings for pension funds in the Growth category for the period to 31 December 2024.
Pension fund rankings: High Growth category (81–95%)
On this page you can find the quartile performance and quartile rankings for pension funds in the High Growth category for the period to 31 December 2024.
Pension fund rankings: All Growth category (96–100%)
On this page you can find the quartile performance and quartile rankings for pension funds in the All Growth category for the period to 31 December 2024.
Super fund rankings: Conservative category (21–40%)
On this page you can find the quartile performance and quartile rankings for super funds in the Conservative category for the period to 31 December 2024.
