Choosing a Super Fund
#1
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Choosing a Super Fund
My employer is allowing me to choose a Fund for my Super as it is a new company and I am the first employee. He will then pay my super into that account.
I have no idea where to start in choosing the best fund - my intention is to return to the UK at some point so will want to access the money when I leave.
Can anyone point me the right direction.
Thanks
I have no idea where to start in choosing the best fund - my intention is to return to the UK at some point so will want to access the money when I leave.
Can anyone point me the right direction.
Thanks
#2
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I have just gone thru this process, looking for a super fund, so I can rollover the funds I already have. I am going for Perpertual, because of their performance. A lot depends on your circumstances, how much is going in etc. If the amounts are relatively small you might want to look at REST, ave. returns but fees are cheap.
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Take Care With Charges
Hi,
If you are in New Zealand take care with super funds as many your first 2 years contributions can go in setting up commision, and you will also be taxed at 33% on the fund.
National Bank here seem to be very fair with their set up charges.Considering rates of return investing in property could end up a better route depending on your circumstances.Worth a look prehaps.With Regards.
If you are in New Zealand take care with super funds as many your first 2 years contributions can go in setting up commision, and you will also be taxed at 33% on the fund.
National Bank here seem to be very fair with their set up charges.Considering rates of return investing in property could end up a better route depending on your circumstances.Worth a look prehaps.With Regards.
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Thanks
I'll have a look at Perpetual then as a starter. I'm in Sydney so hoepfully the NZ issue doesn't apply.
Thanks for your help
Thanks for your help
#5
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Re: Choosing a Super Fund
Do you have a 457-employer sponsored temporary visa or a permanent residency visa? I ask this as you can only obtain a refund of your super fund (after a tax deduction) if you have been in Australia temporarily.
Best regards.
Best regards.
Originally posted by babyface
My employer is allowing me to choose a Fund for my Super as it is a new company and I am the first employee. He will then pay my super into that account.
I have no idea where to start in choosing the best fund - my intention is to return to the UK at some point so will want to access the money when I leave.
Can anyone point me the right direction.
Thanks
My employer is allowing me to choose a Fund for my Super as it is a new company and I am the first employee. He will then pay my super into that account.
I have no idea where to start in choosing the best fund - my intention is to return to the UK at some point so will want to access the money when I leave.
Can anyone point me the right direction.
Thanks
#6
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Currently on a WHV going through business sponsorship to a 457. I think that means I can still claim the funds back, although heavily taxed of course