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Vidhu Bajaj
Personal Finance Writer
Can I take a loan from my superannuation fund?
You can’t access your super before retirement, but can you take out a loan you’ll pay back? There are select circumstances where you can get money from your super.
Superannuation
20 Dec, 2022
3 min read
Jodie Humphries
Personal Finance Editor
Why do you need to get actuarial certificates for your SMSF
If you have or manage an SMSF, you receive tax exemptions that require you get an actuarial certificate to claim.
Superannuation
20 Dec, 2022
4 min read
Vidhu Bajaj
Personal Finance Writer
Understanding inheritance tax in Australia
When a loved one passes away, you’ll have multiple financial matters to finalise. While Australia doesn’t charge death duties, there could still be tax liabilities to consider further down the line.
Superannuation
19 Dec, 2022
5 min read
Mark Bristow
Personal Finance Editor
Can I choose a superannuation fund or does my employer choose one for me?
Most Australians can choose their own superannuation fund, though a small number may have limited super options available to them. If you don’t choose a superannuation fund, your employer will choose one for you.
Superannuation
16 Dec, 2022
2 min read
Vidhu Bajaj
Personal Finance Writer
What are deeming rates for superannuation?
Deeming rates are used by the government to calculate your income from financial assets while determining your age pension entitlements.
Superannuation
14 Dec, 2022
4 min read
Mark Bristow
Personal Finance Editor
How do you pay superannuation?
Superannuation is paid by employers to employees, in both small and large businesses. Employees can also choose to make their own additional super contributions to help fund their retirement lifestyle.
Superannuation
13 Dec, 2022
3 min read
Mark Bristow
Personal Finance Editor
What are the risks and challenges of an SMSF?
A Self-Managed Superannuation Fund (SMSF) may sound great on paper, as you get to decide where your retirement savings are invested. However, an SMSF may not be the best choice for every Australian, as they also come with their fair share of potential problems to overcome if you want to get the most out of one.
Superannuation
05 Dec, 2022
3 min read
Jodie Humphries
Personal Finance Editor
Accessing your super at your preservation age
The superannuation preservation age is one of the key triggers for you to access the funds in your super account to support your retirement. How does it work?
Superannuation
30 Nov, 2022
6 min read
Jodie Humphries
Personal Finance Editor
How can an annuity ease your retirement years
You can invest in an annuity to receive regular income after you retire. Find out how annuities work and how they compare with other pension products.
Superannuation
30 Nov, 2022
4 min read
Jodie Humphries
Personal Finance Editor
Points to consider when buying property in a trust
There are some benefits of buying a property through a trust. If you’re considering this option, you should understand all the aspects before jumping in.
Superannuation
30 Nov, 2022
4 min read
Peter Terlato
Personal Finance Editor
What happens if my employer goes out of business while still owing me superannuation?
In the event that your employer collapses, a trustee, administrator or liquidator will be appointed to manage the company. That trustee/administrator/liquidator will be required to pay your superannuation out of company funds. However, there may be some circumstances where you cannot recover unpaid super.
Superannuation
29 Nov, 2022
4 min read
Peter Terlato
Personal Finance Editor
How to open a superannuation account?
Most people open their first superannuation account when they enter into the workforce. This may be as a full-time, part-time or casual employee or as contractor or sole trader (self-employed). Generally, you can nominate a super fund of your choosing.
Superannuation
29 Nov, 2022
6 min read
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