SMSF vs Super Fund: Real Cost & Tax Comparison 2026
You've probably seen the pitch before. A mate says the SMSF looks clever, the accountant mentions extra paperwork, and someone else swears it's the only way to buy property through super. In practice, the right answer usually comes down to three things you can measure, your balance, your time-cost, and your pension-phase plan. Criterion SMSF […]
Self Managed Super Fund Setup: A Practical Aussie Guide
You're probably here because your super balance has grown, your job is steady, and the idea of taking control feels smarter than leaving everything on autopilot. That's a fair instinct, but it's also where a lot of first-time trustees get it wrong. Self managed super fund setup is not mainly a paperwork exercise, it's a […]
What Is a Self Managed Super Fund in Australia
You’ve probably seen the pattern already. A client has a solid super balance, wants more control, and starts asking whether a self-managed super fund could give them better outcomes than a mainstream fund. The underlying question isn’t just control, though, it’s whether they’re ready to take on the legal, tax, and record-keeping work that comes […]
