In simple everyday language, Tony Melvin and Ed Chan explain things like self-managed superannuation funds (SMSF), how to set up your own fund, how to invest the money and how to pay yourself a pension in retirement. Whether you're just starting out or about to retire, this book highlights the benefits of learning to control your super now. Includes: how to invest in domestic and international shares, property and any managed fund of your choice; how you can immediately eliminate fund manager's fees; how to pay for life insurance with your super fund; benefit from knowing exactly where your super money is, how much you've got and what return you re getting; how to purchase residential property using an SMSF; how to purchase commercial or industrial property with your super.