My accountant told me last year that I can’t make personal contributions anymore because I have more than $1.6m in super. But my account is worth much less now, does that mean I can go back to putting in up to $100,000 pa?

Obviously no-one ever wants their retirement savings to fall in value. But for many superannuation members this is their post January 2020 reality.

On 20 April 2020 applications will open for members seeking to access some of their super under the Government’s new early release rules. Speed up the application process and maximise the amount able to be withdrawn with these 7 steps.

Just before Easter, the National Cabinet released a new code of conduct setting out the principles for negotiations between certain tenants of commercial properties and their landlords. The code is relevant to SMSFs in a host of different ways.

Meg Heffron answers why it’s not possible for SMSF members to top up their pension balance - even though it has dropped below the $1.6m pension cap - if the cap had been reached previously. - Originally published in "Australian Financial Review"

The rules in superannuation and SMSFs are changing fast in our current Covid-19 focused world. What are the latest issues?

In this inaugural episode of The SMSF Adviser Show, hosts Jo Cronolly and Aaron Dunn welcome Meg Heffron, to reveal how she’s adapting to a COVID-19 environment.

Our webinar on Government's superannuation changes in response to Covid-19 was a huge success. As part of our ongoing support to you we are offering you access to our FREE WEBINAR.

There is really nothing good to say about investment markets right now – nor, of course, the existential challenge that COVID-19 poses to society. But what does it all mean for our superannuation and in particular pensions?

On 22 March 2020 the Government announced the second of their stimulus packages to support Australia through the economic consequences of the Covid-19. The rules announced today for those suffering reduced incomes are explained here.

On 22 March 2020 the Government announced the second of their stimulus packages to support Australia through the economic consequences of the Covid-19. The rules announced today for retirees are explained here.

In any discussion about the pros and cons of SMSFs, the most common words in the conversation are 'control' and 'flexibility'. And these are certainly highly relevant as they are indeed benefits of SMSFs.