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How do you actually spend your super? Here’s all you need to know
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How do you actually spend your super? Here’s all you need to know

Spending your superannuation can be daunting and, at times, confusing. Here’s all you need to know about accessing your nest egg.

  • by Bec Wilson

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I have $1.9m in my pension account. Can I add in more to save on tax?

I have $1.9m in my pension account. Can I add in more to save on tax?

While adding to your super once it hits the cap isn’t possible, your savings can still grow through the power of compound interest.

  • by Noel Whittaker
I’m successful and well-off. Can I access my super early?

I’m successful and well-off. Can I access my super early?

There’s no way to exclude yourself from the age pension to access super early. But there are ways to plan, so your finances don’t rely on your super.

  • by Paul Benson
How can super funds help us retire happy? Here are eight ideas

How can super funds help us retire happy? Here are eight ideas

Most super funds are not yet accustomed to managing the needs of retirees, but the winds of change are gathering.

  • by Bec Wilson
How do I get my super when I retire? And how much will I need?
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Super Fit

How do I get my super when I retire? And how much will I need?

We save our whole lives to build our retirement income, but how do we actually get it once the time comes around?

  • by Bec Wilson
Think your super fund is investing ethically? It pays to double-check

Think your super fund is investing ethically? It pays to double-check

The claims of super funds that they invest ethically are not always what they seem, and workers are encouraged to delve into their fund’s disclosures.

  • by John Collett
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How to retire sooner with less (and still be comfortable)

How to retire sooner with less (and still be comfortable)

Here’s what to consider if you want to retire before you reach age pension age but don’t have a big superannuation balance.

  • by Bec Wilson
Could a self-managed super fund be right for you?

Could a self-managed super fund be right for you?

Having full control over your superannuation sounds great in theory, but there’s much more to self-managed super than meets the eye.

  • by Caterina Hrysomallis
Roadmap to secure retirement planning

Roadmap to secure retirement planning

Navigating the complex superannuation landscape requires careful consideration and proactive measures at every life stage.

When my kids inherit my shares, how much tax will they have to pay?

When my kids inherit my shares, how much tax will they have to pay?

If your kids are likely to be paying a meaningful amount of tax, it may be advantageous for you to rebalance your portfolio.

  • by Paul Benson
There are four types of modern retirees. Which one are you?

There are four types of modern retirees. Which one are you?

Retirement age and the concept of retirement in Australia is changing dramatically, and there are four distinct approaches emerging.

  • by Bec Wilson