Guide to superannuation

20 articles in this collection
Written by Mark MacLeod

Past performance

Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance

Written by Mark MacLeod
Updated over a week ago

Super: the ninth wonder of the world

Why is superannuation so important?

Written by Mark MacLeod
Updated over a week ago

How to compare super funds

Some things to consider when comparing super investments

Written by Mark MacLeod
Updated over a week ago

Super fund fees

Our quick guide to the fees super funds may charge

Written by Mark MacLeod
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Consider your life insurance before you switch super funds

You may have life insurance within your superannuation

Written by Mark MacLeod
Updated over a week ago

Superannuation contributions

Who is entitled to super contributions from their employer?

Find out if you are entitled to employer superannuation contributions

Written by Mark MacLeod
Updated over a week ago

Superannuation contribution types

Employer contributions, concessional and non-concessional contributions... what does it all mean?

Written by Mark MacLeod
Updated over a week ago

Rules for concessional (before tax) contributions

Concessional contributions have rules. Find out about the rules for 2018/19.

Written by Mark MacLeod
Updated over a week ago

Rules for non-concessional (after-tax) contributions

Non-concessional contribution have rules. Find out what they are for 2018/19

Written by Mark MacLeod
Updated over a week ago

Spouse super contributions

Getting the most out of your money now and in retirement as a couple

Written by Mark MacLeod
Updated over a week ago

Compound interest and tax

How compounding interest works

Your money factory

Written by Mark MacLeod
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Superannuation and tax

Super… super money growth.

Written by Mark MacLeod
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Case study: compound interest and tax

Max is lucky. He has $1.4m dollars in retirement thanks to super.

Written by Mark MacLeod
Updated over a week ago

Investments

Superannuation investment sectors

Our quick guide to superannuation investment sectors

Written by Mark MacLeod
Updated over a week ago

Superannuation investment options

A brief explanation of investment options for you to consider

Written by Mark MacLeod
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Super fund net returns

What do people mean when they talk about a 'net return'?

Written by Mark MacLeod
Updated over a week ago

Property assets in your SMSF

Is buying a property through a SMSF a good idea?

Written by Mark MacLeod
Updated over a week ago

Is a Self Managed Super Fund (SMSF) right for you?

If you don't have an excellent grasp of investing and finances, SMSF's can be tricky

Written by Mark MacLeod
Updated over a week ago

Types of superannuation funds/ products

Default super or choice super?

What do people mean when they talk about default and choice super

Written by Mark MacLeod
Updated over a week ago

Super fund MySuper accounts

What is a MySuper product?

Written by Mark MacLeod
Updated over a week ago