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I understand that shopping for a super fund is not a short-term decision and the funds that are performing well today aren’t always going to be the best long-term performers. Still, one question remains: how can I find the best performing super funds today?
Read MoreTo grow your savings for retirement, what is the best investment strategy: maximising your super contributions or investing in property? If you're like most Australians, there's a chance you are doing both. Around 66% of Aussie households owned their home in 2017/18, according to housing occupancy data from the Australian Bureau of ...
Read MoreDepending on where you are in your life, saving for your retirement can be a bit of a daunting thought. At SMSF Mate, we want to make your retirement planning a more straightforward and enjoyable feeling. Retirement planning is not all that complicated but like most things, requires some planning and preparation. ...
Read MoreIt’s a fundamental question, and one that needs to consider many different things: How much super do I need to have to retire? Some say that if you can save around 10% to 15% of your income each year, you'll give yourself a fighting chance, but you can think about a more ...
Read MoreIf you are thinking about getting into the housing market but struggling to find savings for a deposit, you might be able to tap into your super fund. You, unfortunately, can't use all the money in your super fund; the First Home Super Saver Scheme will allow you to use an approved ...
Read MoreSMSF and superannuation terminology can be a little confusing if you are new to the space so the team at SMSF Mate has created a glossary of common terms and phrases to help you navigate your way through your superannuation journey.
Read More2020 began with a bang for Australian investors with global equity markets fallen between 20% - 40% from the February highs to the March lows.
Read MoreSuperannuation investors have not typically had much control over where their funds are invested over the years. Bog-standard industry super funds or retail super funds only offer investment options like defensive, balanced or high-growth, which provide little ability for the investor to customise the assets within their portfolio, beyond splitting them across ...
Read More"When can I retire?" is my wife's favourite question at the moment! Wouldn't it be nice? Well it all comes down to money, honey. Heres a handy tool we found to help you work it out for yourself Notes on the calculations The calculator does not account for inflation so take 2-3% ...
Read MoreThe word sacrifice isn’t exactly known for its positive connotations, however in the case of when an employee salary sacrifices a portion of their pre-tax income to pay for certain benefits its usually all good news. Whether salary sacrifice is right for you and your personal circumstances will depend on many factors ...
Read MoreUnsure about how your super works? At SMSF Mate we cover everything from the basics right up to the most advanced concepts you need to know about your super.
Read MoreSuperannuation provides an income for retirement that replaces or minimises the reliance on the aged pension and is the process of investing a portion of your income throughout your working career in a range of assets until you retire.
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