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

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

There’s a certain level of retirement savings above which an SMSF can make sense – but do you have enough?

Sponsored byIndustry SuperFunds

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Understanding your options: ‘Balanced’ isn’t the only super investment choice

Understanding your options: ‘Balanced’ isn’t the only super investment choice

Does your superannuation pass the ‘sleep test’?

Sponsored byIndustry SuperFunds

There’s an array of superannuation investment options to choose from, including local and international stocks. And you don’t have to choose just one!

Retirement Income

Budget super changes explained: How the government’s getting tougher on funds

Budget super changes explained: How the government’s getting tougher on funds

Aussies collectively spend more on super fees than they do on electricity and gas combined!

Written byRachael Rosel

The government is looking to reform the "fundamental flaws" in the superannuation system. Source: Getty.

Retirement Income

‘Is adding my inheritance of about $100K to my super the smartest choice?

‘Is adding my inheritance of about $100K to my super the smartest choice?

This reader wants to know whether she's better off adding her windfall to her income stream or investing elsewhere.

Money ExpertJim Kilkenny

Choosing the right path for your money can be a tricky task. Source: Getty.

Retirement Income

Retiring down under: Australia ranked 7th best country in the world for retirees

Retiring down under: Australia ranked 7th best country in the world for retirees

The report found Australia's retirement system was one of the best in the world.

Written byRachael Rosel

The country scored fairly well despite the current financial environment. Source: Getty.

Retirement Income

‘Is $2M in super and savings enough for a comfortable retirement?’

‘Is $2M in super and savings enough for a comfortable retirement?’

Even in retirement, annual income is incredibly important.

Money ExpertRodney Horin

This reader wants to make sure she's set up to be as comfortable as possible in retirement. Source: Getty.

End-of-life planning

‘Should I use the recontribution strategy to make more of my super non-taxable?’

‘Should I use the recontribution strategy to make more of my super non-taxable?’

Noel Whittaker likes this strategy for converting a big chunk of super from taxable to zero-tax.

Money ExpertNoel Whittaker

Noel Whittaker discusses the implications and rewards surrounding shuffling around retirement funds. Source: Getty.

Retirement Income

How to buy booze or bedding and boost your super at the same time

How to buy booze or bedding and boost your super at the same time

"It really is like free money."

Written byRachael Rosel

The new cash back product could be the key to inflating your super. Source: Getty.

Financial planning

Worried about retiring with a mortgage? There’s a new refinancing option

Worried about retiring with a mortgage? There’s a new refinancing option

If Covid-19 has upset your plans to retire – or your hopes of continuing to work – help with managing your mortgage or boosting your income is closer to home than you think.

Written byHousehold Capital

Knowing you own that familiar place you call home can bring real comfort, especially when paying the mortgage is no longer a worry.

Video

Get exclusive insights on your downsizing property options

Get exclusive insights on your downsizing property options

Noel Whittaker, Rachel Lane and Kate Melrose share their wisdom at this Starts at 60 masterclass for over-60s considering an income boost from downsizing.

Written byIngenia Lifestyle

Making smart choices on your downsizing property options - a Starts at 60 masterclass, sponsored by Ingenia Lifestyle

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