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Self-managed super funds have seen a rapid increase in the last few years, with many people seeking transparent alternatives to traditional superannuation providers for their retirement planning.

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Chris Brycki founded the online investment adviser Stockspot to help people grow their wealth by providing access to low-cost, diversified portfolio opportunities. SMSFs are an attractive avenue for investors, however they require active attention to regulation and administration.

Chris joins host Grace Ormsby on this episode of the nestegg Podcast to share data that disproves common misconceptions around SMSFs, explain why simple investment solutions generally provide better results, and emphasise the importance of generating an investment strategy when setting up one’s own SMSF.

Thanks Chris, for sharing your insights with the nestegg podcast team!

You can keep up to date with what Stockspot are up to HERE

Have an investment story to share? Get in touch at [email protected] and you might get featured on the next episode.

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By Cameron Micallef · August 30 2019

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Super advice for every stage of life: Part 3

By Cameron Micallef
August 30 2019

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Super advice for every stage of life: Part 3

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Members in their 60s still have time to markedly improve their super balance by up to $35,000, an online investment adviser has explained.

Stockspot’s Fat Cat Fund Report said super fund members in their 60s still have time to improve their superannuation stockpile by moving to a fund that charges fees of just 0.5 per cent, as compared to those funds charging fees on the balance of over 2 per cent.

According to Stockspot, members in their 60s should be looking to protect their life’s earnings to date by utilising more defensive assets such as bonds and cash, which can mitigate against potentially falling asset prices.

Three tips to get the best out of your superannuation in your 60s:

1. Move into balanced or moderate funds – As members near retirement age, the main aim should be to preserve wealth accumulated over a lifetime of work.

2. Pay less than 1 per cent in fees – Despite getting closer to retirement, members can still save $35,000 by paying less for their superannuation.

Stockspot said that super fund members in their 60s can add an additional 7 per cent to their fund’s earnings by choosing a low-fee option at this late stage of their working career.

According to the research, members could spend up to 10 per cent of their life’s savings on fees in their 60s compared with just 3 per cent by choosing a lower-fee option.

3. Be wary of funds with high allocation to unlisted assets – Direct property and infrastructure can be difficult for super funds to sell if the market falls, which means members might struggle to access their funds.

To find out what you should have done in your 20s and 30s, click here.

To find out what you should have done in your 40s and 50s, click here.

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Cameron Micallef

Cameron is a journalist for Momentum Media's nestegg. He enjoys giving Aussies practical financial tips and tricks to help grow their wealth and achieve financial independence. As a self-confessed finance nerd, Cameron enjoys chatting with industry experts and commentators to leveraging their insights to grow your portfolio.