DIY Super For Dummies by Trish Power

DIY Super For Dummies by Trish Power

Taking control of your super is easier than you think

Now in its third edition, DIY Super For Dummies contains all the expert information and advice you need to confidently set up and manage your fund, navigate the ever-changing super rules, and invest your fund wisely.

Written in the straightforward but fun language that has defined the For Dummies brand for more than twenty years, this friendly and easy-to-follow guide helps you figure out if DIY super is the right way to go for your unique circumstances, shows you how to establish a self-managed super fund, highlights the many ways to contribute to your fund, considers how to make the most of the super tax incentives, and so much more.

With comprehensive new content explaining recent super changes announced by the government, and guidance on SMSF changes that have occurred since publication of the previous edition, DIY Super For Dummies gives you unprecedented and independent information to help you make informed decisions about your DIY super fund, empowering you to develop a successful long-term plan for retirement.

• Explores how much super is enough for a comfortable retirement
• Explains the super rules and opportunities in plain English, and outlines how to create a SMSF in ten steps
• Delves into the costs of running a SMSF, and steers you through your fund's super CART (Compliance, Administration, Reporting and Tax obligations)
• Explains how to pay a tax-free pension from your DIY super fund
• Offers sensitive and authoritative information on how to take care of your family after you're gone

Take control of your retirement plans --let DIY Super For Dummies arm you with the tools you need to set up and run a SMSF, and help you create a comfortable retirement.

Trish Power is an author and journalist who lived a former life as a superannuation tech-head. Trish describes much of her financial writing as educative journalism. She is passionately committed to raising the level of financial literacy in Australia and empowering individuals to improve their financial circumstances.
Trish has worked on member communication campaigns for some of the largest superannuation funds in Australia, and spent several years educating and advising the community and industry on super while employed with the industry regulator. She regularly contributes to newspapers, magazines and newsletters such as The Age, Superfunds, and Investing Times. Trish has both a law degree and an economics/commerce degree from the University of Melbourne, and holds a professional writing and editing qualification from RMIT University.
Trish is the author of many books including Superannuation For Dummies. Trish has launched www.superguide.com.au>, the only independent website for consumers on superannuation in Australia. The site contains plenty of superannuation information and has a monthly newsletter.