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A puppy, or indeed any pet, requires a serious commitment of time and money – just like funding and managing a self-managed super fund.
Retirement Income

Weighing up an SMSF? Look at an Industry SuperFund before you leap

Weighing up an SMSF? Look at an Industry SuperFund before you leap

Self-managed super funds work for a very select group of retirement savers. Learn how to tell if you're one of them.
Plenty of things have improved over the years, including your options for creating an income stream in retirement.
Age Pension

Don’t get trapped in the past: A super lump sum isn’t your only retirement option

Don’t get trapped in the past: A super lump sum isn’t your only retirement option

Keeping even a small savings balance in the super system after retirement can help boost your Age Pension.
You don’t have to sacrifice your hard-earned superannuation savings to get the maximum Age Pension.
Age Pension

Do I have to spend up big so I can get the Age Pension? Don’t fall for this furphy

Do I have to spend up big so I can get the Age Pension? Don’t fall for this furphy

The Age Pension asset and income tests are more generous than you might think and the deeming rate is in your favour.
Don’t let one of the most popular retirement fairy stories put you off setting your retirement date.
Age Pension

The biggest superannuation fairy tale: ‘I need $1 million to retire’

The biggest superannuation fairy tale: ‘I need $1 million to retire’

It’s all about working the smart way with the superannuation you’ve got.
Share markets motored upward in early 2019 and the outlook is relatively sunny for the rest of the year.
Retirement Income

How superannuation funds are faring so far this year

How superannuation funds are faring so far this year

For a while, it looked as if nearly a decade of strong super performance could be at an end.
Even if your super balance is lower than you would like, there are still options open to you to change so that you can have a more comfortable and carefree retirement.
Creating a retirement plan

Understanding your options to maximise your retirement income

Understanding your options to maximise your retirement income

Increasing longevity is a mixed blessing when it comes to retirement income.
Some retirement income options look great on the surface but may not be the best option if the long-term health of your nest egg is a concern.
Age Pension

Retirement income stream options: How account-based pensions compare

Retirement income stream options: How account-based pensions compare

Some of the old sayings still ring true when it comes to creating your retirement income.
The first step in planning your finances for retirement is working out what your super balance will be.
Creating a retirement plan

Are you on track to retire in comfort?

Are you on track to retire in comfort?

There are simple check-ups to make and tax incentives to grab if you’re keen to build on your super balance.
A change in the rules on imputation credit refunds could erode some retirees’ incomes, though to what extent is up for debate.
Money

Franking credit refunds in plain language: How it works, what it means for you

Franking credit refunds in plain language: How it works, what it means for you

You've probably heard lots about this in during the election campaign but may be wondering what it all means ...