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Make the most of your superannuation with expert advice on contributions, investments and other helpful strategies.

The different types of dependents and its tax implications in superannuation

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Avoid costly mistakes: How missteps with superannuation forms can impact your estate and taxes

Avoid costly mistakes: How missteps with superannuation forms can impact your estate and taxes

Find out how to handle your superannuation forms correctly to prevent unwanted taxes and loss of government benefits after your passing.

Make your spending count and start getting cash-back straight into your super today to help you do more of the things you love. Source: Getty

Here’s how to turn your spending into superannuation savings

Here’s how to turn your spending into superannuation savings

Make your spending count and start getting cash-back straight into your super today to help you do more of the things you love.

Everything you should know when deciding to switch your superannuation fund. Source: Getty

Creating a retirement plan

What you need to know about switching superannuation funds

What you need to know about switching superannuation funds

There’s no reason to stay loyal to an underperforming super fund. If you think it's time for a change, here’s a step-by-step guide to help you make the switch.

There is no one-size-fits-all answer to the question of whether retirees should draw on their savings or their superannuation first. Source: Getty Images.

Superannuation or savings: Which to draw on first in retirement?

Superannuation or savings: Which to draw on first in retirement?

As retirement approaches, one of the biggest financial decisions individuals face is how to manage their retirement funds.

With the cost of living continuing to rise and many retirees not having enough saved to cover their expenses, many are being forced to find ways to make more money in retirement. Source: Getty Images.

Supercharge your retirement: Last minute strategies for boosting superannuation for over 60s

Supercharge your retirement: Last minute strategies for boosting superannuation for over 60s

Making up for lost time: What are the most effective ways to enhance my retirement savings if I have inadequate funds?

Accessing your superannuation can be a complex process with various rules and restrictions to navigate, therefore it is important to understand the regulations and requirements for withdrawing your funds. Source: Getty Images.

Transitioning into retirement: How can I access my super and make the process as easy as possible?

Transitioning into retirement: How can I access my super and make the process as easy as possible?

In effort to sift through the red tape and some of the "unknown factors" associated with accessing your superannuation, Starts at 60 spoke with the experts regarding when you can access your superannuation, how to get the process started, and how to make the whole process as simple as possible.

Of those surveyed, 70 per cent claimed they wanted direct support from their super fund in accessing the age pension. Source: Getty Images.

Retirees crying out for Age Pension support from their super funds

Retirees crying out for Age Pension support from their super funds

Retirees are calling on their superannuation funds to offer much-needed support accessing the age pension in order to ensure a healthy retirement.

Here's some guidance on how to manage super death taxes through educated estate planning. Source: Getty

Minimising the super death taxes through educated estate planning

Minimising the super death taxes through educated estate planning

A financial expert breaks down how to minimise super death taxes through an educated estate planning strategy.

Leading research house SuperRatings found most median "balanced" options saw a return of 13.4% for the year 2021. Source: Getty Images.

‘A big year for super’: 2021 delivers windfall for super funds

‘A big year for super’: 2021 delivers windfall for super funds

2021 was a big year for superannuation fund performance with results indicating members are expected to receive a windfall of over $400 billion.

The image being created of retirees as miserly super-hoarders is inaccurate – as an examination of the data underlying the claims make clear. Source: Getty

When the numbers lie: Analysis shows retirees DON’T hoard their super

When the numbers lie: Analysis shows retirees DON’T hoard their super

The Retirement Income Review panel left out one important factor when doing the numbers on super hoarding.

Unless you plan on managing tenants yourself, the cost of a rental agent is one you should factor into any property investment.

Super versus residential property: Weighing up retirement income pros and cons

Super versus residential property: Weighing up retirement income pros and cons

Putting all of your hopes of a retirement income into a single residential property is way too much like putting all your eggs in one basket.

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