Is self-managing your super the retirement of the future? Part 3 | 7.30

A quarter of a million Australians will retire this year, and all of them want to be financially secure for the rest of their lives.

But it's not guaranteed under the current compulsory super system, without help from the Aged Pension.

Some people choose to go it alone, with a self-managed fund. But they carry their own risks and aren't for the uninitiated.

Geoff Thompson reports.

For Part 1, click here:    • Will your super be enough for retirem...  
For Part 2, click here:    • Is your superannuation in safe hands?...  

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