Last updated: February 11, 2010

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ATO crackdown on DIY super funds

THE taxman is getting tough on self-run super funds and knowing the rules is the only way to avoid getting burned.

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Aussie super funds fifth on global list

THE value of super funds is up by around 9 per cent thanks to a rebound in global markets.

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Aussies desert super, invest elsewhere

EXTRA payments into super dry up after the market crash destroyed faith in retirement funds.

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Add some spice to your super nest egg

retirees

MANY people think super is boring, but there are ways to spice up your nest egg that are definitely not dull.

Keeping language simple a super idea

superannuation

SIMPLER warnings and a wider choice of funds are some of the ideas in the latest review of Australia's super sector.

Hedging shares gives boost to nest eggs

nest egg

JUST as super funds start to recover, currency fluctuations are whacking them back down.

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Average super balance to hit $78,000

Super

SUPER funds are forecast to grow by an average 8 per cent a year for the next five years.

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'No fees for mums on maternity leave'

Super

VIRGIN Money will suspend fees on its super funds for women on maternity leave.

Building your own super fund

Self-managed super

SELF-managed superannuation funds have many benefits but there are plenty of pitfalls too, writes Nick Gardner.

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